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Krugman Warns on France; Trichet Urges Compromise
Former European Central Bank head Jean-Claude Trichet said French politicians must compromise, as Krugman warned of an ugly crisis; handshakes are cheaper than bailouts.
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Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorCNBC reports economist Paul Krugman warns France may be too big to save.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorBut former European Central Bank head Jean-Claude Trichet says French politicians must compromise.
Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistCompromise? People meeting in the middle? Chip, I'm welling up. My windbreaker is getting damp from the inside.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorBrock, it's the nicest word in the English language! Two sides, one table, and everybody gets a slightly smaller croissant!
Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistBeautiful. The jet stream and I haven't compromised since March, and look how that's going. I need a minute.
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