it was here's -- peirre's turn to lender -- to come under fire.iberals and conservatives were accusing him of being the ambassador of france and as such, questioning his right ability, reminding him that his country systematically breached the eu fiscal rules. but listen to what he had to say on that. -- let's listen to what he had to say on that. >> i am french, and i am a social democrat. i am not denying that, nor blushing, but i say this, as ambassador, i will not be -- as commissioner, i will not be the ambassador of the country. i will be what you require to me -- me to be -- a commissioner filling his tasks without national interests. >> he was trying to reassure the panel that he will not be the man of france, but he will work in the interest of europe, and make sure that all countries abide by that you budget rules. >> it has also been rough or other potential commissioners. the proposed revision commission -- british commissioner has to come back. >> it was very interesting. lord hill came under fire for his alleged connections to the ci