Guest Of Honor

French President Nicolas Sarkozy, center, is greeted by President Bush and first lady Laura Bush at the White House as he arrives for a social dinner Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007, in Washington.

President Bush greets French President Nicolas Sarkozy, right, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007, as he arrives for a social dinner at the White House in Washington. Notable guests at the dinner included Major League Baseball pitcher Tom Glavine, Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer, French chef Guy Savoy and a number of politicians from Louisiana.

French President Nicolas Sarkozy kisses the hand of first lady Laura Bush as he is greeted by President Bush at the White House for a lavish evening Nov. 6, 2007, in Washington. The dinner followed a productive day of bonding between the two leaders, as the French president pledged that his presidency brought the end to any tensions that existed with the U.S. regarding the invasion of Iraq.

Secretary of Treasury Henry M. Paulson Jr. and his wife, Wendy, arrive for a social dinner in honor of French President Nicolas Sarkozy on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007, at the White House in Washington.

Baseball player Thomas Glavin and his wife, Christine, arrive for a social dinner in honor of French President Nicolas Sarkozy on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007, at the White House in Washington.

U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney, left, arrives for a social dinner in the State Dining Room of the White House on Nov. 6, 2007, in Washington D.C. French President Nicolas Sarkozy was guest of honor at a black-tie dinner marking the start of a cozier chapter in U.S.-French relations.

A menu sits on a table during a social dinner at the White House for French President Nicolas Sarkozy on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007, in Washington. The multi-course dinner included Maine lobster bisque, Elysian Farm lamb, and sweet potato casserole.

President Bush sits with Minister of Finance of France Christine Lagarde, right, during a social dinner in the State Dining Room of the White House on Nov. 6, 2007, in Washington. The dinner included a performance of selected of songs sung by the U.S. Army Chorus.

French President Nicolas Sarkozy speaks at a social dinner in the State Dining Room of the White House on Nov. 6, 2007, in Washington, D.C. The dinner included a performance of selected of songs sung by the U.S. Army Chorus. On Wednesday, they will travel to Mount Vernon, home of America's first president, George Washington.

French President Nicolas Sarkozy gestures during a statement at a social dinner at the White House on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007, in Washington. Sarkozy says he wants to "reconquer" American hearts. He joked that it is possible to be a friend of America and win an election in France.

A "Lafayette" cake dessert was served to guests Tuesday evening, Nov. 6, 2007, during the White House dinner in honor of French President Nicolas Sarkozy in Washington. The cake honors the 250th anniversary of the birth of the French soldier and statesman the Marquis de Lafayette, who was pivotal in America's war for independence.

Actors Benjamin Goldman, second from left, and Dean Malissa, left, perform for French President Nicolas Sarkozy and President Bush during the entertainment portion of a social dinner at the White House on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007, in Washington. The actors portrayed historic French nobleman Marquis de Lafayette and America's first president, George Washington.

From left, Lynne Cheney, Vice President Dick Cheney, French President Nicolas Sarkozy and President Bush applaud during the entertainment portion of a social dinner at the White House on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007, in Washington.

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice leaves the East Room after the entertainment portion of a social dinner for French President Nicolas Sarkozy at the White House on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007, in Washington.

French President Nicolas Sarkozy, center, President Bush and first lady Laura Bush leave the entertainment portion of a social dinner at the White House on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007, in Washington. On Wednesday, the French president will join Mr. Bush on a tour Mount Vernon, home of President George Washington, and address a joint session of Congress.