Bush and Chirac hold 'sincere' talks
US President George Bush tonight sought to move beyond bitter differences with France, but President Jacques Chirac said Iraq remains “extremely precarious” and he again questioned America’s justification for the war.
On the eve of celebrations marking the 60th anniversary of D-Day, the two leaders highlighted areas of agreement, from Afghanistan to the Middle East, Haiti and Africa.
Citing the lesson of World War II, Bush said at a joint news conference: “Free nations working together can overcome danger.”
Chirac sought to play down friction between Washington and Paris, and said his talks with Bush were “sincere” and ”trusting”.
He noted that the Allies, during the past two years, have strengthened cooperation on anti-terrorism initiatives, including one to prevent weapons of mass destruction falling into the hands of terrorists.
