Friday, September 02, 2005
I Think I'm Gonna Cry
"It's self-evident that we support the American bid," German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder told a news conference in Berlin.From here.France echoed Schroeder's remarks: "This request is consistent with efforts for solidarity with the American people," the Industry Ministry said in a statement.
But Europe's pledge of gasoline may carry a political price for Washington. Differences over trade and foreign policy have strained relations between the United States and some EU member states including Germany and France.
Speaking at a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Wales, EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana said: "Whatever the United States asks for they will be given."
The generosity and understanding of our European allies truly makes me want to cry, and it makes me ashamed to be an American when I see how petty and shitty our Government has been under GWB.
