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France, the former colonial power in Syria-Lebanon, has recognized "the Syrian national coalition as the sole legitimate representative of the Syrian people and as future government of a democratic Syria" (in the words of M. Hollande). The statement by the president of the republic appears to take French policy beyond mere formal recognition to imminent outright military alliance:
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Mr Hollande said France would look at the question of arming the coalition."On the question of weapons deliveries, France did not support it as long as it wasn't clear where these weapons went," he said. "With the coalition, as soon as it is a legitimate government of Syria, this question will be looked at by France, but also by all countries that recognise this government."
Hopefully, this means that if we ever see a day when a post-Assad government is backed by western military support, it'll be soldiers of la Legion, not British or American troops, patrolling the streets of Damascus.
France, the former colonial power in Syria-Lebanon, has recognized "the Syrian national coalition as the sole legitimate representative of the Syrian people and as future government of a democratic Syria" (in the words of M. Hollande). The statement by the president of the republic appears to take French policy beyond mere formal recognition to imminent outright military alliance:
Hopefully, this means that if we ever see a day when a post-Assad government is backed by western military support, it'll be soldiers of la Legion, not British or American troops, patrolling the streets of Damascus.
Laurent Fabius, French foreign minister, wants "defensive" weapons excluded from the arms embargo - the French are moving quickly on this, it seems. Naturally, it had to be a Socialist government to launch a policy which might otherwise seem like an adventure in search of lost imperial glory, for the same reasons it had to be a Republican who went to China.
Yeah till France cuts tail and runs again. Friggen cowards.
You mean like when they helped us win our independence?
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