The state department characterizes "old Europe" as the Chocolate Makers

I heard on Hugh Hewitt that the state department characterized France, Germany, Belgium, and Luxemburg as the chocolate makers regarding thier plan to build an autonomous European military command. The story can be found on-line here. The point made on the Hewitt show was that if the state department, whose job it is to play nice, is making fun of you, you must be absurd.