White House Prepares For State Dinner For French President Hollande

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 10: Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications Ben Rhodes talks to members of the news media during a preview of Tuesday night's State Dinner for French President Francois Hollande at the White House February 10, 2014 in Washington, DC. The media was also given a tour of the Blue Room 'to highlight AmericaÕs strong, longstanding relationship with France and the unique character of our bilateral relationship by showcasing some of the early French influences and artifacts that have been in the White House for centuries, and can still be seen today.' (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)