Christine Lagarde sits at a table in an Indian restaurant in the heart of Washington and smiles winningly at the waiter. She arrived barely a minute ago, precisely on time for our scheduled appointment, in a swirl of elegant cream: chic Chanel-style suit, matching shoes, silver filigree bracelet and
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