[Smartaleck]

How about sending figgine help to Iraq. We can take care of our own here. ...on second thought, it's the French. Nevermind.

[Earthdweller]

Of course they will expect to not have to get their hands dirty if they come. Be sure to have plenty of white linen available for various purposes.

But yes by all means thank them for coming about like you would thank an aged aunt with bad breath for giving you a fruitcake at Christmas.