It is shameful that France seeks to put its economic interests above international law, the environment, and public health.

For us, there is absolutely no ambiguity. The Basel Convention has clearly stated that whatever the legal status of the boat, from the moment it's being sent for demolition, it's waste. Period. We're seeing a flagrant disregard for international law.

He defers to economic interests over the public health, to executive agencies over the Congress, and to secrecy over the public's right-to-know, ... He's always tweaking the facts to the benefit of insiders.

The economic interests of the rich are being put before poor people and the environment.

What matter in international relations now are national interests and economic prowess,

We have a saying in France. A dog doesn't make a cat.