That Doesn't Sound Right

Now we’re in trouble — our good Saudi friends are strengthening ties with our staunch French allies.

Saudi Arabia and France yesterday signed a landmark agreement to promote and protect investments. “The agreement provides the legal guarantees required by investors,” Finance and National Economy Minister Dr. Ibrahim Al-Assaf told reporters after signing the accord with French Foreign Minister Dominique de Villepin.

Does this mean that if we stop buying Saudi oil, then the French will cede us Marseille?