Q : The remarks reported by The Atlantic, which were made by U.S. officials including the Vice President and the Secretary of Defense, reveal a certain animosity toward Europe. How does this vision of the United States impact your relations?
More generally speaking, does this casual handling of highly sensitive topics call into question intelligence cooperation with the United States?
R : France is not in the habit of commenting on reported remarks, no matter how surprising they may be. The United States is our ally and France intends to continue cooperating with Washington and with all of its European allies and partners in order to tackle today's challenges, especially with regard to European security.