French Look to Kerry Win to Improve Ties to U.S.

Published August 20, 2004 at 12:00 AM EDT

Observers say many French feel that as president, Sen. John Kerry would have much better relations with French President Jacques Chirac than President Bush. Hear NPR's Renee Montagne and Christian Malard of France Three Television.

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