We have a complicated intelligence relationship with France. We have a complicated intelligence relationship with other - with other allies.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
The transatlantic relationship is vital for both our countries: France will remain a reliable ally of the United States. Nevertheless, ally does not mean aligned.
The United States, for a French citizen, is a friend, an ally, to whom we owe, along with most Europeans, our freedom.
France wants Britain to remain in the E.U.; indeed, how can we imagine that friendly nation that is our ally and played a role on the international stage could be outside the E.U.?
France has a very important relationship with Germany. But that does not mean that we agree about everything or that two of our universities or companies are not going to compete.
France has more need of me than I have need of France.
We, the French, are viscerally attached to our laicite, our sovereignty, our independence, our values. The world knows that when France is attacked, it is liberty that is dealt a blow.
France and Germany have the manufacturing and skill base which is useful to us. France is our dependable strategic partner.
It was always said that the big distinction between the French and the English is that the English are intelligent and the French are intellectual.
The French don't seek out alliances except when there are difficulties.
I have great satisfaction in stating that our relations with France, Russia, and other powers continue on the most friendly basis.