Serge Halimi

Journalist, Le Monde Diplomatique

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Journalist at Le Monde Diplomatique and author of many books; former professor at the Center for European Studies at the University of Paris

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When  French President Jacques Chirac  opposed the Iraq invasion in 2003, French Fries became "Freedom Fries" in the US Senate dining room.

France's Sarkozy Meets with President Bush

When French President Jacques Chirac opposed the Iraq invasion in 2003, French Fries became "Freedom Fries" in the US Senate dining room.

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