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'''Jacques Chirac''' (1932-present) is a former president of [[France]]. He served two terms in office, choosing not to seek a third term due to his age, a massive unpopularity and several legislative failures.

'''Jacques Chirac''' (1932-present) is a former president of [[France]]. He served two terms in office, choosing not to seek a third term due to his age, a massive unpopularity and several legislative failures.

Chirac is a lifelong [[Gaullist]] who contributed greatly to France's decision not to participate in the [[Iraq War]], though sent troops to help overthrow the [[Taliban]] in [[Afghanistan]]. He has been quoted as saying that the [[free market]] is not the solution to all problems.<ref>http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/03/12/europe/EU-POL-France-Chiracs-Future.php</ref>

Chirac is a lifelong [[Gaullist]] whose political instincts probably contributed greatly to his decision not to participate in the [[Iraq War]], though he sent troops to help overthrow the [[Taliban]] in [[Afghanistan]]. He has been quoted as saying that the [[free market]] is not the solution to all problems.<ref>http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/03/12/europe/EU-POL-France-Chiracs-Future.php</ref>

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