France on Thursday complained to the United States over accusations that French nationals and businesses took bribes from Iraq made in a report by the chief US weapons inspector. The French embassy approached the White House and the US State Department to express anger at the way the allegations were made public.
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"The ambassador told the White House and the State Department of our displeasure concerning the methods used," an embassy official told AFP. The official said France was particularly unhappy about "the fact that the names of individuals and companies were made public without any apparent attempt to verify the allegations, and without giving them an opportunity to explain themselves."
"Marvin!"
"Yes, Mr. Secretary?"
"Make a note. 'The French are upset with us.'"
"Yes sir. File it the usual way, Mr. Secretary?"
"Yes, Marvin, right next to their support for us."
"Right away, Mr. Secretary." |
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