Posted on 10/29/2007 6:43:55 AM PDT by Sub-Driver
Sarkozy cuts off `stupid' CBS interview
25 minutes ago
France's president abruptly ended a "60 Minutes" interview aimed at introducing him to U.S. audiences, dubbing it "stupid" and a "big mistake" and refusing to answer questions about his wife.
Before the CBS news show interview in Paris even began, Sarkozy called his press secretary "an imbecile" for arranging the session on a busy day.
"I don't have the time. I have a big job to do, I have a schedule," Sarkozy said through a translator before the interview began. In English, he added: "Very busy. Very busy."
In the interview conducted earlier this month and aired Sunday night, he candidly discussed what he likes about the U.S. But he grew frustrated when asked about his wife, Cecilia, who helped negotiate the release of five Bulgarian nurses and a Palestinian doctor charged with infecting Libyan children with HIV and then failed to show up at a ceremony in which Sarkozy was given a medal by Bulgaria.
"If I had to say something about Cecilia, I would certainly not do so here," Sarkozy replied.
He declared the interview over and said: "Bon courage." Two weeks later, the Sarkozys' divorce was announced.
Before he broke off the interview, Sarkozy was asked about what he would like the American people to know about him. "I want the Americans to know that they can count on us. But at the same time, we want to be free to disagree," he said.
The comment apparently referred to France's opposition to the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq in 2003, a stand that until recently had soured relations with Washington.
Sarkozy said he admired Americans' work ethic and the opportunities for advancement in the country, irrespective of class or background.
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When Sarko said he was leaving, the look on her face was priceless.
Deer + Headlights = Great TV
Another reason to like Sarkozy. I wish more Conservative candidates would see the Drive By Media as the Propaganda Arm of the DNC that it is, and treat it accordingly by ignoring them.
Is there a video of this somewhere?
Man, I like this guy more and more.
Sorry Nick...our media is made up of people with the intellectual equivalence of preschoolers.
[”Bon courage.”]
COURAGE. Probably the best slam of all. LMAO.
If they ask him again the reply is likely to be...”We despise and mistrust cBS, CNN, NBC, ABC, MSNBC, NY Times, Washington Post, Time magazine, etc. as much as you Americans do.”
I saw it on CNN. Even Kiran Chetry seemed amused.
The DBM/DNC working feverishly to piss off what’s left of our allies...
Wow. Is it possible to like the French again?
Thanks. I’ll have to youtube it when I get home from work.
Thank you.
It’s great footage. Idiot Stahl sits there with her smug, feigned shock.
“What was unfair?” she asks? Not unfair, Leslie...just lacking in taste. We see what the MSM for what it is now, tabloid journalism.
Yes, definitely want video.
LOL! That was so nice I had to watch it twice!
When Sarko said he was leaving, the look on her face was priceless.
Bravo Sarko! I love it when the MSM gets dose.
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