Scene of anger at the Justus Lipsius: “Hold your horses, sir! »
The corridors of the European Council were rather hectic on Friday during the debate on the Libyan conflict. A lively exchange thus pitted Nicolas Sarkozy, the French President, and David Cameron, the British Prime Minister, against Cathy Ashton, the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and British member of the European Commission. Le Français and Le Briton defended the idea of strong action, specific military options, highlighting "acts of barbarism" of the regime. For David Cameron, it is clear: "Gaddafi is going on a rampage, he is waging war on his own people, hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced, and at present it is unclear what horrors await us in the desert".
Screams in the hallway
The two leaders criticized the High Representative for remaining passive, for doing nothing. The exchange finally ended, on a very undiplomatic tone, under the amazed nose of several delegations. " You missed it all, your serve failed yelled Nicolas Sarkozy that Cameron held back by the sleeve. We "heard screams in the hallway" explains a witness. "Restrain your horses"slammed the High Representative to put an end to the two fanatics... It's sure, Cathy Ashton has not made two friends. The two fanatics have memories!
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