SYND 21-9-72 POMPIDOU SPEAKS AT ELYSEE PALACE PRESS CONFERENCE

The transcript discusses the purpose and origin of a summit, initially proposed by Chancellor Brandt and publicly supported in August 1971. The summit was primarily focused on monetary issues following American monetary decisions. Although the crisis was temporarily resolved with the Washington agreements, the monetary aspect became less prominent, perceived as a French obsession.

How did the perception of the summit change over time according to the speaker?

What does the speaker imply about the French perspective on the summit?