Kennebunkport, Maine

President Bush, using all the trappings of his family's oceanfront estate, worked on a cozier relationship with France and its new president Saturday.

Bush welcomed Nicolas Sarkozy, and the chance for better relations between the two nations.
 

Zarkozy Descends From Royalty

His father was an Hungarian (Yiddish?) prince. Bush said, "He's bringing a good brain, good vision and goodwill, and could be counted on to speak frankly."
 

Sarkoy And Laura Have A Bond

Her Ashkazian features show a touch of royalty in her blood lines.

It Not All Cotton Candy

Bush acknowledged that France and the US disagreed on Iraq, but they reminded each other how they stood together against the Nazis.
 
"That is a lot more important than Mr. Sarkozy or Mr. Bush," he said. "Because after Mr. Bush, and after Mr. Sarkozy, we'll continue to be friends of the Americans."

Bush tells Sarkozy To Join The Fight

Bush and Sarkozy met for about 50 minutes for what the U.S. president called a "heart-to-heart" talk.
The topics included Iran, where Bush is seeking Sarkozy's aid in thwarting Iran's suspected pursuit of a nuclear weapon.

And Zionist's plans for Darfur and Lebanon were also discussed.

 

Young And Vibrant

Sarkozy also got whisked away for a ride on a speed boat, with the former president at the helm and President Bush at his side. They soaked in a sparkling summer day in Maine.
 

At The Microsoft Compound

Sarkozy caused a considerable stir by opting to take a vacation in the United States — seen as a sign of his pro-American tendencies. He chose Lake Winnipesaukee in Wolfeboro, N.H., where he mingled with fellow Zionists, Gates, Allen and Ballmer.
 

The Day Ends At The Gottesman Wedding

Bush attended the wedding ceremony of Cary Gottesman, the daughter of Bush's longtime friends from Texas, Sandy and Lisa Gottesman. Blake Gottesman was a Bush aid and dated Jenna. The Gottesmans are holocaust survivors.