re: French diplomacy
Failure to do so will result in the denial of the application and denied entry into any of the EU countries
To me this evidence (IMO) that the French want to be the rulers of Europe.
When I hear that Kerry will be able to work with the French unlike President Bush, I have to laugh. The French have there own agenda and it doesn't include helping the US.
As far as the sign, I agree, and it breeds a defensive attitude.
