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Revision as of 05:38, November 18, 2011
| Jacques Chirac | |
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| 22nd President of France From: May 17, 1995 - May 16, 2007 | |
| Vice President | Lionel Jospin |
| Predecessor | François Mitterrand |
| Successor | Nicolas Sarkozy |
| Information | |
| Party | Union for a Popular Movement |
| Spouse(s) | Bernadette Chirac |
| Religion | Catholic |
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 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.[1]