The main use of autosubs are arctic ice shelf explorations, deep sea biological and geological sample, topographic surveys, global warming studies, research into climate changes, sea current measurements, chemical analysis of seawater, etc.

In France you are now […] in the transit from one form of government to another.

Don't take it personally when he shouts like that. He's just blowing off steam.

I should feel certain that I should come a cropper, but still I'd try it. As you say, a fellow should try.