-------Original Message------- From: Robert Seeberger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> "France is prepared to compromise, on the basis of a very tight timetable (for inspections), but not on an ultimatum..."
Me: France can't ever agree to *any* ultimatum to Iraq? That is all you need to know about how fundamentally unserious France is about this situation... Pathetic really. Villepin: "When the moment of truth comes, when you see what is being prepared now and the consequences and the uncertainty that war could mean for the world, I believe a last moment of reflection would be welcome," he said. Me: Mr. Villepin, that smell in the air is the smell of *defeat*. THe US does not need your blessing to defend ourselves, and you can be rest assured that we won't make the mistake of asking for it again. France, welcome to the margins of history. I hope you enjoy your stay there - as it looks to be a long one... JDG - Au Revoir, Maru. _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
