Jacques Chirac
Jacques Chirac
Jacques René Chiracis a French politician, who served as the President of France from 1995 to 2007. Chirac served as Prime Minister of France from 1974 to 1976, from 1986 to 1988, and as the Mayor of Paris from 1977 to 1995...
NationalityFrench
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth29 November 1932
CityParis, France
CountryFrance
less light
This evening, there is less love, less compassion, less light in the world.
artistic ballet bouquet bring company curtain friendship high history ideal last opera paris party powerful present reputation share style year
Now it is the last party to share the friendship Ballet Company of Opera de Paris is the last bouquet we present to China. Because of the company's high reputation of its artistic style and professionalism in the world as well as its long history and powerful artistic vitality, it is the ideal representative to bring down the curtain of Year of France,
defend financial interests social
defend Europe, the economic, financial and social interests of Europe.
america background europe north share together work
North America and Europe ... I think are predestined to work together because they share history, the same background and values.
splits
affirmation that there can be no more splits in Europe.
decision ensure fully offer respect turkey unilateral union
After its unilateral decision on Cyprus, Turkey must offer clarifications and ensure the 25-nation Union of its willingness to fully respect all of its obligations,
closer european freedom sent signal turn
They sent an unmistakable signal of freedom, ... which in turn made closer European integration possible.
diversity france symbol united unity wins
This is a France that wins and is, for once, united in victory, ... symbol of the diversity and of the unity of the country.
crisis reference
This is a crisis of meaning, a crisis of reference points, a crisis of identity,
call future goodwill help peace possible strengthen
it is possible that in the future we will call upon those of goodwill to help us strengthen the peace process.
company naturally public remain whatever
It is a public company and it will remain one whatever happens. I will naturally vouch for that,
measure protection
It is a measure of protection and precaution,
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It is a measure necessary to give law enforcement all the means they need to bring a permanent return to calm ... naturally this is a strictly temporary measure which will only apply where it is strictly necessary and with the full agreement of local elected officials,
company matter stay
is a state-owned company and will stay that way no matter what.