* hosts Sarkozy, sans 'freedom fries'-"We're going to give him a hamburger or a hot dog, his choice" [View All]

[Kadie]

Bush hosts Sarkozy, sans 'freedom fries'
International Herald Tribune,
The Associated PressPublished: August 12, 2007


KENNEBUNKPORT, Maine: The tricolor flag of France flapped in the wind over the craggy seaside promontory known here as Walker's Point. President George Walker Bush greeted his French counterpart, Nicolas Sarkozy, with a hearty clap on the shoulder. Sarkozy, looking relaxed in a blazer and jeans, kissed Barbara Bush's hand.

The menu, for what the White House billed "a casual family lunch," most certainly did not include freedom fries.

"We're going to give him a hamburger or a hot dog, his choice," Bush said Saturday as he waited for Sarkozy to arrive. He was flanked by the first lady, Laura Bush, his parents and members of the extended Bush clan, including grandchildren who had made welcome signs - "Bienvenue Monsieur Le President" - with pictures of lobsters.

Bush went on with the menu, occasionally interrupted by his wife:

"He's got some baked beans," Bush said. "If he likes baked beans he can have that as well." ("Native Maine corn," Laura Bush interjected.) "There's corn on the cob, real fresh this time of year," he continued. ("Salad, fresh tomatoes," the first lady added.) "If he feels like it, he can have him a piece of blueberry pie, fresh blueberries up here in Maine."

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