[silent_jonny]

China's President Hu Jintao (R), IOC President Jacques Rogge (2nd L) and President George W. Bush attend the banquet at the Great Hall of People, ahead of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games opening ceremony, in Beijing August 8, 2008.

Mrs. Laura Bush is greeted by France President Nicolas Sarkozy during a social luncheon Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing in honor of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush greets President Nursultan Nazabayev of Kazakhstan Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, during a social luncheon in Beijing honoring the 2008 Olympic Summer Games. White House photo by Eric Draper

[freedom4me]

Laura seems to like Nicholas Sarkozy. Remember the look on her face when Jacque Chirac kissed her hand??!!

[snugs]

I know he is popular in the US but there is something I do not like about Sarkowsy maybe it is my British wariness of anything French. Love some of their food, art and enjoy visiting their country but do have a serious problem liking the french in general. Individuals like all nations I can relate to and like but overall not a nation or people that I warm to. Obviously the historic relationship of Britain and France must have some bearing though saying that I do not feel the same way about modern day Germany and to some extent Japan.