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I agree that Chirac should have shut up, too. On the other hand
he had a point: Members of the EU should at least try to speak
with one voice when dealing with the US.

Why?

Well, because it is the point of a political alliance, which is
what the EU is, despite some claims to the contrary.

So who gets to choose which voice is presented?