By Daniel Martin and David Martosko Barack Obama last night refused to choose between Britain and France in a sign that our relationship with the States may not be as special as once thought. The US president said both France and England are ‘wonderful in their own ways’ and - just like his two daughters - he would never choose between the two countries. He was speaking at the White House during a state visit by unpopular French president Francois Hollande, whose colourful love life has captured the attention of the world. SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO Barack Obama and French  Francois Hollande share a laugh during an arrival ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House
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Obama and Hollande took turns saying they couldn't declare a 'varotie' ally
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US President refuses to say Britain was his favourite ally
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Claimed all European countries were both 'wonderful in their own ways'
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Comes after Jon Kerry refused to mention the UK during speech on Syria
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Secretary of State claimed France were the 'oldest ally' and did not mention the UK
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