French President Nicolas Sarkozy's visit to Washington this week showcased the new and improved Franco-American relationship, which began with Sarkozy's election in May. While Sarkozy has already stirred things up in France through his efforts to jumpstart a sluggish economy, scrap outdated labor practices, and restrict immigration, he has also challenged the status quo by making strong Franco-American relations a top priority again. Gone are the icy stares that characterized the relationship during...