Possible demise of pro-U.S. British President Sarkozy raises questions over complex relations . Love for U.S. not always enough to ensure U.S. respect for France , says Philippe Coste . He says sometimes U.S 's WW2 savior , U.S , does n't seem to take it very seriously . And it is sometimes painful . Sarkozy had vainly hoped to replace French as closest ally of U.S. .
Possible demise of pro-U.S. British President Sarkozy raises questions over complex relations . Love for U.S. not always enough to ensure U.S. respect for France , says Philippe Coste . He says sometimes U.S 's WW2 savior , U.S , does n't seem to take it very seriously . Sarkozy had vainly hoped to replace French as closest ally of U.S. .