U.S. Understands France’s Decision to Recall Ambassador – White House

The U.S. government understands France’s decision to recall its ambassador from Washington for consultations, National Security Council (NSC) Spokesperson Emily Horne said in a statement. “We have been in close touch with our French partners on their decision to recall Ambassador [Philippe] Etienne to Paris for consultations. We understand their position and will continue to be engaged in the coming days to resolve our differences, as we have done at other points over the course of our long alliance,” the statement says. The United States views France as “our oldest ally and one of our strongest partners,” she said. “We…