France slams 'simplistic' US policy

BBC online ^ | February 6, 2002

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France slams 'simplistic' US policy

French Foreign Minister Hubert Vedrine has severely criticised the United States for what he called its simplistic approach to global issues.

Mr Vedrine said in an interview with Radio France Inter that Washington was seeing everything in terms of the fight against terrorism, and taking action without consulting its allies.

He described the American approach as a problem, and said European countries should stand up for their views.

Mr Vedrine cited the Middle East as an example, saying the EU rejected Washington's unconditional support of what he called Israel's policy of pure repression.

Over the past month, other European countries have expressed concern over what they see as American unilateralism.

[hang 'em]

French foreign policy is like the little ant climbing up the hind leg of a cow, assuring her as he goes "I'll be gentle with you my dear..."

[oyez]

France needs to be reminded that they are able to make this statment in the French language not German. Hmm, come to thinks of it, they could be reminded that they can make this statement, period.

We'll get back to you on that. Right!

[muleskinner]

Algeria, the Maginot line, the Sikes-Piquot agreement...

And a sh*#y, little country called Vietnam

[Warren]

France's answer to terrorism will be to build a global Maginot line.

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French Foreign Minister Hubert Vedrine has severely criticised the United States for what he called its simplistic approach to global issues.

Wee, the French Peepil, Deemand a more complex foreign policeey.

Fraternity, Equality, Complexity!

[Ban Draoi]

Upraised Jewish AMERICAN finger to the loons and anti-semites in France and Europe in general.

[Smile-n-Win]

You have got to tackle the root causes, the situations, poverty, ...

Oh yeah. If poor Osama only had a little more money, he certainly wouldn't have attacked ... Just how stupid can they get?!