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Re. TOTAL/Fr contact
The following information was found on the web and should help you
convey your message
to various french government representatives re TOTAL and the gas
pipeline now
causing major damage and giving support to the Slorc drug junta -to the
disgrace
of freedom loving democracies and their citizens.
http://www.adetocqueville.com/index.htm
http://www.info-france-usa.org/indexf.htm
http://www.info-france-usa.org/intheus/fax.
http://www.info-france-usa.org/intheus/embassy.html
http://www.info-france-usa.org/newstatmnt/statements/index.html
http://www.france.diplomatie.fr/france/instit/bio/millon.gb.html
http://www.france.diplomatie.fr/cgi-bin/mailform
http://www.info-france-usa.org/newstatmnt/statements/index.html
http://www.info-france-usa.org/intheus/finance.html
Les postes d'expansion économique aux Etats-Unis
http://www.dreeusa.org/
http://www.dreeusa.org/ouest/la/index.htm
The following is the Boston French consulate. Go to the web page, and
get
contact information for French consulates in the United States. Then fax
or call them
and tell them what you think about the French government backing of the
TOTAL
Death Pipeline in Burma. Do it again, and again, and again. And when
they change
their fax number, get it, and do it again and again and again -- with
compassion.
Dawn Star, EuroBurmanet
http://www-uvi.eunet.fr./asia/euro-burma/TOTAL/
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Ambassade de France aux Etats-Unis
at JFK School of Government 96/97
France, Europe and the Transatlantic Partnership.
(excerpt: ...But we should therefore not oversee the strength and the
depth of the
European-American relationship, which rests on shared values and ideals,
on
a common view of the desirable political order, on an equal interest for
a
more stable and safer world. It also rests on a very strong -and often
underrated- complementarity in matters of trade and investment. A lot
has
been said in the last years about the United States turning closer to
Asia
and away from Europe. It was also affirmed by some that Nafta, and also
some kind of new trading block in the Asian and Pacific area, could be a
substitute for free trade between the US and Europe. We do not believe
that. There is no prospect of a solid trade block in Asia and the
Pacific.
Nafta is useful, but adds relatively little to the size of the North
American Market. For the US, the true, the important stakes, are in
Europe.
[Let me just quote some figures. The United States has roughly the same
volume of exports to Europe as to East Asia -$ 120 billion- but it has a
$
12 billion surplus with Europe, compared with a $ 82 billion deficit
with
East Asia. Roughly 60 percent of all its overseas profits derive from
Western Europe, versus 17 percent from East Asia. American firms have
invested $ 225 billion in Western Europe, which represents 68 percent of
US
overseas investment, versus $ 60 billion in East Asia and only $ 23
billion
in Japan. Western Europeans have invested $ 258 billion in the United
States, which represents 65 percent of all foreign investment in this
country].
But figures don't tell everything : may I add that Europe, by the virtue
of
integration, is also the most reliable, the most open, the most
previsible
partner for the United States. Those of you who do business in the
fast-growing eastern Asian economies know the value of such notions like
the rule of law or legal stability.)
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FRANCOIS BUJON DE L'ESTANG,
FRENCH AMBASSADOR TO THE UNITED STATES
INTERVIEW WITH CNN
October 28, 1996
(excerpt)
On Iran and the rogue states in general, the differences we have are
differences in tactics.
We share the analysis about the rogue states; we are very wary of the
rogue states and of their initiatives and we certainly
want to put them in check. Where our differences start is how to deal
with
them.
The United States has a soft spot in its foreign policy for
sanctions. It wants to isolate the rogue states.
We Europeans believe that in isolating a country,
you run the risk of radicalizing it even more, and
that it might be more positive to try and bring it back into the
mainstream
of normal international life rather than isolating it.
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Washington, 25 October 1996
LETTER TO THE EDITOR OF THE NEW YORK TIMES
BY THE FRENCH AMBASSADOR TO THE UNITED STATES,
H. E. FRANÇOIS BUJON DE L'ESTANG
excerpt
Sir,
Like many of yours readers, I was shocked by Mr. Rosenthal's outrageous
and
insulting comments on President's Chirac recent trip to the Mideast.
Allow
me to remind you that France's Mideast policy, like that of the United
States, has one objective : peace, peace, peace.
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Interview of H.E. François Bujon de l'Estang
Ambassador of France to the United States
CNBC (re sanctions legislation)
July 11th, 1996
(excerpt: "There is nothing wrong with that, I suppose. What is wrong
with the U.S.
legislation is the fact that it is to be implemented in an
extraterritorial
fashion. We recognize of course the right of Congress to legislate for
American companies but we fail to see how Congress would be qualified to
legislate for non-American companies' dealings in third countries. This
is
known by lawyers as extraterritoriality and this is clearly a principle
which is unacceptable, quite unacceptable.")
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The French Consulates in the United States
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In the United States, the French diplomatic mission in the national
capital, the Embassy, is complemented by consulates in major cities.
There are 9 French General Consulates in addition to the Consulate
General
attached to the Embassy in Washington, DC. Consular officials are
responsible for protecting the interests of French nationals abroad, be
they permanent residents or temporary visitors.
These Consulates General are : (Boston is cited here as example)
* Atlanta * New York
* Boston (listed here) * Miami
* Chicago * New-Orleans
* Houston * San Francisco
* Los Angeles * Washington DC
Boston
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* Address:
3 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02116
* Telephone:
(617) 266-1680
* Fax:
(617) 437-1090 [Image]
* Geographical areas:
Maine
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Vermont
Here are some other useful fax numbers.
Fax Numbers
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Press Service (202) 944-6072
Resource Center (202) 944-6040
E-mail: info@xxxxxxxxxxx
Office of Economic and Commercial Affairs (202) 944-6336
Transportation Office (202) 944-6058
Customs Office (202) 944-6517
Financial Agency (202) 944-6392
French Space Agency (202) 944-6138
Mission for Science and Technology (202) 944-6244
Visa Section (202) 944-6212
Labor, Health & Social Services Office (202) 944-6257
Cultural Service (202) 944-6043
Consulate General (202) 944-6148
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The Financial Agencies of the French Embassy in the United States
There are two Financial Agencies in the United States representing the
French Treasury: one in Washington D.C., one in
New York City.
For further information concerning the French Economy and
Administration, you may browse these gophers on the Internet:
[AdmiNet] [French Government
Securities]
[COB]
[Diffusion de la direction et de la prevision]
[SBF] [Sessi] [French Bank Association]
[Insee] [Paris Corporate
Finance] [Paris-anglo.com] [Qualisteam]
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The Financial Agency in Washington D.C.
4101 Reservoir Road N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20007-2174
Phone: (202) 944 6380 - Fax: (202) 944 6392
The Financial Agency in Washington D.C. represents the French Treasury
Department in the United States and Canada.
In that capacity, it works with the U.S. Treasury, the Federal Reserve
and
other public and private institutions on economic, monetary, financial,
fiscal, tax and customs issues.
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The Financial Agency's Offices in Washington D.C.:
Mr. Marc-Antoine Autheman
Minister Financial Counselor, Executive Director for France at the IMF
and the World Bank
This office is responsible for the analysis of U.S. macroeconomics,
significant aspects of monetary policy, federal and local budget issues,
financial sector analysis and regulatory issues.
It also monitors current developments involving banking, credit
institutions and insurance companies in order to represent and defend
French interests.
Mr. Hervé Joly, Financial Attaché
Phone: (202) 944 6385, E-mail: hjoly@xxxxxxxxx
Fax: (202) 944 6392
Ms Françoise Georgin, Deputy Financial Attaché
Phone: (202) 944 6377, E-mail: fgeorgin@xxxxxxxxx
Mr. Bradley Wears, Counselor's Assistant, American Institutional
Relations
Phone: (202) 944 6382, E-mail: bwears@xxxxxxxxx
Ms Cécile Yepes, Banking and Insurance Industries Analyst
Phone: (202) 944 6396, E-Mail: cyepes@xxxxxxxxx
Ms Marie-Hélène Vilin, Information Specialist on French Economic
Resources
Phone: (202) 944 6397, E-Mail: mhvilin@xxxxxxxxx
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Recent working papers available in French:
* L'évolution de la distribution bancaire aux Etats-Unis, January 27,
1997.
* L'élargissement des compétences bancaires aux Etats-Unis ou la mort
lente
du Glass-Steagall Act, January 22, 1997.
* Emploi et salaires : l'exemple américain (1990-95), November 19, 1996.
* Bilan de la seconde session du 104e Congrès dans le domaine bancaire,
November 11, 1996.
* Les défis économiques d'un second mandat Clinton, October 08, 1996.
* Le Trésor américain annonce la création de titres indexés sur
l'inflation, May 20, 1996.
* Un nouveau discours de la méthode budgétaire : l'exprérience
canadienne
de réduction du déficit, April 3, 1996.
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Mr. Bernard Roux
Customs Counselor
The Counselor (Customs and Indirect Taxation) is responsible for
bilateral
relations in these fields in the United States, as well as with Canada
and
Mexico.
He also supervises the activities of the other French Customs & Indirect
Taxation Attachés in the hemisphere (Miami, FL ; Bogota, Colombia) and
is
the French Representative in some regional or sub-regional
organizations,
such as the Caribbean Customs Law Enforcement Council (C.C.L.E.C).
Phone: (202) 944 6395
Fax: (202) 944 65 17
Ms Emmanuelle Faure, Assistant
Phone: (202) 944 6394
Mr. Frédéric Jacquot, Assistant
Phone: (202) 944 6375
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Mr. Noel Claudon
Tax Attaché
The Tax Attaché represents the French Tax Administration (Service de la
Législation Fiscale - Direction Générale des Impôts) in the United
States
and Canada.
He works with the Department of the Treasury, Chief Counsel, Internal
Revenue Service in the U.S., Revenue Canada and Finance Canada in
Canada.
Tax administration, tax legislation, tax treaties (competent authority).
Phone: (202) 944 6390
Fax: (202) 944 63 73
Ms Joelle Yavalar, Assistant Tax Attaché
Phone: (202) 944 6391
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The Financial Agency in New York
One World Trade Center, Suite 5305
New York, N.Y. 10043
Phone: (212) 432 1820 - Fax: (212) 432 1822
E-mail: afny@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
The Financial Agency represents the French Treasury Department in New
York
and keeps close contacts with the financial community.
The Financial Agency in New York monitors American financial markets
(monetary, stocks, bonds, commodities and foreign exchange), as well as
the
evolution of the activities of the main financial industries (commercial
banks, investment banks, insurance company, international investors).
The Agency also takes part in the promotion of French economic and
financial interests in New York through information provided to American
investors on the French economy and financial outlook, issuance of
French
Treasury bonds, and ongoing privatizations.
In addition, the Agency conducts detailed studies on specific issues
dealing with the evolution in markets regulations, new products, recent
trends influencing the markets and the financial industry, and
strategies
used by the different markets participants. Some of these studies are
published in the monthly Bulletin de l'Agence Financière de New York
(available in French only).
The Financial Agency's Staff in New York :
Mr. Antoine Mérieux
Financial Counselor
Mr. Christian Ligeard, Financial Attaché
Mr. Alain Chouan, Deputy Financial Attaché
Mr. Franck Blua, Research
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Recent studies of the Bulletins available in French:
* Les fusions-acquisitions aux Etats-Unis, Bulletin No 73, January 22,
1997
* L'insuffisance de l'épargne américaine est-elle une fatalité ?,
Bulletin
No 72, December 21, 1996
* Les ?finance companies?, Bulletin No 71, November 22, 1996
* La vente d'actions aux Etats-Unis, Bulletin No 70, October 16, 1996
* Les offres publiques initiales aux Etats-Unis (IPO), Bulletin No 69,
September 13, 1966
* Les American Depositary Receipts (ADR), Bulletin No 68, July 22, 1996
* La conservation internationale des titres aux Etats-Unis, Bulletin No
67,
June 24, 1996
* Le financement du logement aux Etats-Unis, Bulletin No 66, May 20,
1996
* L'industrie des titres en 1995 - Perspectives 1996, Bulletin No 65,
April
16, 1996
* Les marchés financiers américains, Dec. 1995, 366 pages, 200FF ; book
released through Revue d'économie financière, 110 rue de l'Université -
75007 Paris
Phone: (33) 1 45 44 04 11, fax: (33) 1 40 49 91 04.
Interview of Jean-Daniel Tordjman
Ambassador at Large
Special Representative of France for international investment
Washington
May 21, 1996
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Q: What is your view on Europe's future - can it successfully compete
for
international investors in the face of the economic growth potential in
the
Far East?
JDT: Western Europe attracts by far the highest level of direct
investment
in the world: $1,000 billion out of $2,300 billion stocks, or 43% of the
current worldwide total. The figure is double that of the United States
and
four times that of Asia. Even if the rate of foreign direct investment
in
Asia is accelerating, it will take time for it to catch up and Europe
will
remain in first place in the future. Why?
* growth in the European market continues: an increase of 3% in Europe's
GNP of 8.400 billion creates additional wealth equivalent to the GNP of
Taiwan every year. The growth in absolute value in Europe greatly
exceeds
that of the fastest-growing countries in Asia.
* the economic and political stability in Europe are essential to
preserve
the security of investments : the Mexican crisis highlighted the
relationship between risk and return on investment. What benefit is
there
in turning a high profit if a significant proportion is lost through
inflation, currency depreciation or political risk? In the next few
years,
international investors will be increasingly sensitive to the kind of
economic stability which is guaranteed in Europe by the rule of law and
independent courts.
Europe offers investors an environment where free trade, free thought
and
the capacity to create wealth are combined. The industries of the future
are those of intelligence, communications and technology, fields in
which
Europe excels. The development of industries in which salaries represent
just 5 to 10% of costs, such as the semi-conductors industry, will give
European industry new impetus.
Q: What are the main factors which distinguish France as a location for
international companies?
JDT: France is one of the most attractive countries in the world for
international investment. We have figures to prove it, reasons to
explain
it and examples to confirm it.
Between 1980 and 1995, the accumulated stock of international direct
investment increased seven-fold, rising from USD 22 billion to USD 150
billion. This increase, one of the most spectacular in the world is, in
part, the result of serious efforts made by the French state and its
regions. But is is also due to France's wealth of natural assets.
As the only country with direct links to Europe's six largest markets:
Germany, the United Kingdom, Benelux, Switzerland, Spain and Italy,
France
is an ideal location for many types of industrial establishments.
The country's recognized industrial strength, high productivity,
creative
and flexible workforce make France the right choice for production
sites.
The same is true for research and development centers. Indeed, France
has a
long tradition of welcoming R & D facilities. The sheer number of
centers,
coupled with skilled and imaginative researchers, attests to this.
Finally, France is a perfect location for strategic decision-making
centres
of large multinational firms. The country's economic, industrial and
financial strength, in addition to its international mindset, support
and
capability.
Q: What kind of assistance do you provide to international investors?
JDT: I am appointed Ambassador-at-Large for international investment to
emphasize the positive approach adopted by the French authorities with
respect to international investors, develop a permanent contact with
internationally-owned businesses established in France, canvass major
international firms in the target zones (Europe, North America, Asia,
Middle East), act as a central interlocutor for industrial investment
projects.
The Invest in France Mission provides international investors with:
* information on France as host country for international investment,
* assistance in setting up investment projects (production sites,
distribution and logistics centers, research centers, decision-making
centers),
* a network of contacts within the public services authorities, the
regions
and the French business community,
* assistance to international companies already established in France.
The Ambassador at Large
Special Representative for International Investment
139, rue de Bercy
Teledoc 334
75572 Paris Cedex 12
Telephone 33.1/44 87 70 21
Fax 33.1/44 87 70 26
Invest in France Agency
610 Fifth Avenue
Suite 301, Rockefeller Center
New York, NY 10020
Telephone 212/757 93 40
Fax 212/765 26 32
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1801 Avenue of the Stars
Gateway West Building
Suite 921
Los Angeles, CA 90067
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