FRANCE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY CLEARSTREAM
French Defense Minister Michele Alliot-Marie gestures as she addresses deputies during a session at the National Assembly in Paris, May 9, 2006. Last week the government's internal divisions widened further when Alliot-Marie said she too was targeted in the Clearstream affair, because her partner UMP deputy Patrick Ollier was also on the fake list of account-holders. (UPI Photo/Eco Clement)
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