FOXNews.com - Politics - Congressional French Caucus

"'It was sort of a reaction to the current state of U.S.-French relations,' said Bob Van Wicklin, spokesman for Rep. Amo Houghton, R-N.Y., who announced he was chairing the new caucus in October. Nearly 35 members have signed on — not to be apologists, said Van Wicklin, but to foster common interests in foreign issues, including trade and social policy. "

Quite an enlightened view for a Republican.