Chirac was the one who threatened to engage in a nuclear first strike against Iran in the case that they were nearing an operational weapon.

Don't confuse the actions of the the French head of state for the personal proclivities of Monsieur Sarkozy.

This is a problem that relates to France's role in the world, not the Sarkozy government alone.

And I'll give my consent to any government that does not deny a man a living wage-Billy Bragg