France is our biggest ally, declares Obama: President's blow to Special Relationship with Britain

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Obama has dramatically disrespected the British, who are truly our strongest allies.
I would like to know exactly why he dislikes the Brits so much.

If the French are so strong of an ally, how come their troops aren't serving alongside ours in Afghanistan?
If they are so strong an ally, how come they didn't immediately side militarily with the US in the aftermath of 9/11?

Personally, I believe the US has few true friends in the world, with Britain & Australia at the top of a very short list.

The French?

Not in the top 5 at least.
Czechoslovakia and Poland are stronger allies than France for heavens' sake.
T.W.