Keith Devens .com

Reason out of France

In a move that surprised many politicians, Alain Madelin, a former minister of industry and member of President Jacques Chirac's conservative party, challenged the prevailing mood in Paris by calling for support of Washington and its war plans.

In what appeared to be an answer to those members of the European Parliament who last week brandished placards saying, "No War," and "No war for oil," Mr. Madelin said:

"The United Nations has never distinguished itself by an ability to act. Our place today is at the side of the Americans to free the Iraqi people.

"Iraq's liberation would give the region hope for more freedom and prosperity," he added. "It would put pressure on authoritarian regimes, induce the Palestinians to abandon terrorism and open the way to a settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian problem."

From the Washington Times: European split becomes more bitter

Also... in regards to the discussion about parts of Europe being weak:

Other French analysts claim that France wants the United Nations to play the decisive role on Iraq because only there -- where it is a permanent member of the Security Council -- can it be a major player in world affairs.

Beautiful

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