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2004-10-06 Europe

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Posted by Seafarious 2004-10-06 10:26:57 PM|| || Front Page|| [2 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 But German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder and US President George W. Bush managed to restore cordial if not warm relations during a series of meetings earlier this year. Thus the groundbreaking ceremony, presided over by Ambassador Daniel R. Coats and Interior Minister Otto Schily are a symbolic reminder that transatlantic ties have weathered the Iraq war storm. Smith said German-American ties were improving following the Iraq war and both sides were seeking to elevate positive achievements.
"So this day is not only a celebration of groundbreaking but a celebration of successful US-German diplomacy," Smith concluded.

There's hope for Germany yet. Perhaps we can in time get back to a good and useful relationship with a pragmatic post-Schroeder administration.

Not so for Spain or France, though.

Posted by lex 2004-10-06 12:30:55 PM|| 2004-10-06 12:30:55 PM|| Front Page Top

#2 Diplomacy is cheap. Let's see if actions follow word.

Posted by jules 187 2004-10-06 2:21:23 PM|| 2004-10-06 2:21:23 PM|| Front Page Top

#3 We had a rough time during the 1980s as well, but Schmidt stood by us. I suspect a German administration that has more guts and vision than Schroeder's will make a significant difference.

Posted by lex 2004-10-06 2:28:48 PM|| 2004-10-06 2:28:48 PM|| Front Page Top

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