Mr Sarkozy spoke warmly of French-US relations in a toast to Mr Bush
French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been warmly welcomed in Washington at the start of his first official visit to the US since he was elected.
At a dinner with US President George W Bush at the White House, he said differences over Iraq should not weaken the alliance between the two countries.
Mr Bush agreed, stressing the many areas in which they work together.
The French leader is due to address a joint session of Congress and hold talks with Mr Bush at Mount Vernon.
He will also present the Legion of Honour, France's highest award, to several US citizens.
During the visit, the two presidents are expected to cover topics such as Iraq, Iran's nuclear ambitions, and global warming.
Mr Sarkozy, who was elected in May and spent the afternoon with Mr Bush while on holiday in New England in August, is seen as more pro-American than his predecessor, Jacques Chirac.
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