“We would be unilaterally disarming our businesses in the face of stiff competition from Europe, from Canada, and from Japan, who have OPIC type programs to help their businesses access these newly emerging markets.”
“I think it's safe to say that the French business community was not thrilled with the way their government handled the country's position on Iraq. If we do see any slowdown in business activity with the French, it will be because of economic factors rather than for any other reasons.”
