The three countries were “somewhat inconsequential,” Rep. King told Today. “France is no longer a world power, Belgium never was, Germany started two wars in the 20th century.” France and German were “behind the times” and “yesterday’s people,” he said. “Are we looking at French culture? I mean, exactly what are we looking for with the French? I assume the French would be capable of going with us into Iraq so they could be there to instruct the Iraqis in how to surrender.”