This just in - A source who wishes to remain annonymous stated that Senator John Kerry and his wife secretly met with Jacque Chirac and a committee formed by Monseur Chirac, to discuss important decisions of State that will face Senator Kerry when he becomes President of the United States. Although the annonymous source refused to give specifics, he did say that topics dicussed included; which French wines will be exclusively served in the White House, which French Chef will be chosen to oversee the White House kitchen, which French interior decorator will be engaged to re-do the White House "in a more appropriate manner to better reflect the international tastes and style of the future first couple", and what property in the South of France would be the best choice for a summer White House for the future first couple. According to the source of this information, the future first couple "are appalled, simply appalled, at the thought of spending any leisure time they may have at the, shall we say rather rustic", Camp David used by Presidents and First Ladies in the past. More details to follow at a later time.
Remember Richard Holbrooks was the Ambassador to the UN, so he has lots of friends in unfriendly places. Have you noticed that ambassadors to different countries become very defensive if that country is ever critisized? Anyway, I think Holbrooke wants to be Sec. of State in Kerry Admin., so he is using his connections to talk with and meet with people in places that he probably has no "right" to be meeting with at this time. He is one of the most egotistical (which says a lot) of Kerry's advisors.