[AdrianR]

When Sarkozy appeared at 8:30pm, half an hour after his Electionm, one of the first things he mentioned was his friendship and admiration for the US. As soon as he did, the crowds burst out into applause and cheering.

Excellent! I presume it's still risky to campaign as an openly pro-US candidate in France. But it's great that the crowd was supportive of him, when he revealed his colours. France is not lost!

[Atlantic Friend]

The thing is, Sarkozy is not campaigning for the US. He will put France’s interest first, and that is why he was elected by French citizens, just as the US President isn’t elected by US voters to cater to France’s needs or desires.

You can trust Sarkozy to strongly support the United States when it does mean France will be stronger as a result, whether morally, economically, or politically. But expect him also to say “I disagree” on some issues.