The French daily Le Monde alleges that the US National Security Agency has spied on French diplomats in Washington and at the UN. I contacted my French informant, Pierre Le Paint, to learn more about the incident.“What could America possibly have to gain by spying on the French?” I said.“The people currently running your government admire our country,” said Pierre. “We have many cradle-to-grave government programs and powerful government unions.
Why Spy on France?