Sarkozy complimente Obama

Après Bibi, Sarko!

"President Obama declined several opportunities to comment on the French suggestion on Palestinian statehood during a bilateral meeting Wednesday with French president Nicolas Sarkozy.

The French have floated to defer action on Palestinian statehood at the U.N. while establishing a one-year timeline for peace negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians.

The eight-minute meeting also featured Sarkozy’s effusive praise of Obama and his leadership in which the latter thanked France for their military support in Afghanistan.

“I wish to say to what extent I am sensitive to the boldness, the courage, the intelligence and the sensitivity of President Obama,” Sarkozy said. He said Obama’s leadership was particularly welcome “now, when the tough times are upon us,” presumably referring to the economy."

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