From a source on the ground there:

Man, I thought U.S. politicians were vapid. We already know that Chriac’s method and commitment to fighting the war on terror is vastly different from that of Bush and Blair, but it’s still interesting to hear his rhetoric in person.
He said the G8 summit has been “marked by terror” and “deeply shocked all those attending” because this act “once again inspires us with horror.” And, no, he did not immediately dive under the table when he said that, but he might as well have. Never did the word “outrage” cross his lips, let along “get ‘em dead or alive.” Instead, he said that the attacks has “strengthened even further our sense of solidarity.”
Solidarity to fight? Non. All his rhetoric was couched in how important it is to feel the pain of the Brits with “emotion and compassion” and he saluted Blair for going back to London to “express his compassion” to his people. He must not have listened to the speech Blair gave when he got back to 10 Downing Street. It was quite Bushian, as you no doubt know.
When he was actually challeneged by a question that suggested that his version of fighting terrorism hasn’t worked, he admitted that it needs to be stepped up. By taking the fight to the enemy like Bush and Blair advocate? Again, non. His method is better “coordination,” and patted himself on the back for the methods he’s employed so far that have prevented a 911-type attack from repeating, at least in his country.
Oh, and though he said now is not the time to talk about the root causes, he did anyway, and while employing even more offensive surrenderist language: “Terrorism is a constant tragedy and one can discuss at length the root causes,” blah blah blah.
The French are living up to their cheese-eating surrender monkey legacy, and while I watched Chirac’s performance, I couldn’t help but to think that we’d be hearing that same speech if Kerry was president today. Thank God our current president doesn’t speak French.