John Kerry finally gets to let his Europhilia loose

In his first trip to Europe as secretary of State, Kerry speaks French, German and Italian, to the delight of his hosts. He’d kept his affinities for Europe under wraps since the 2004 campaign.

WASHINGTON — When John F. Kerry’s political foes complained in 2004 that he “looked French” and ordered Swiss cheese on his Philadelphia cheese steaks, the Democratic presidential nominee began keeping his affinities for Europe bien caché — well hidden.