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