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France's Embattled Chirac Defends Legacy in Bastille Day Speech
The referendum is only one in a string of blows suffered by France's 72-year-old leader. From ________ bitterly with Britain over the EU budget, to France's ________ 10 percent unemployment rate, to the defeat of Paris' bid to host the 2012 Olympic games, these recent weeks have shaped into a season of discontent for France and for its president. A poll taken this week found that six out of 10 French had lost faith in Mr. Chirac's ability to lead the country.
Mr. Chirac said French people were questioning their place in the 21st century, and that the government needs to answer those questions in a positive way. He ________ a list of political priorities, including fighting unemployment and promoting research and technology in a number of fields, including the energy sector.
Earlier in the day, Mr. Chirac attended the annual Bastille Day military parade on the Champs Elysees with visiting Brazilian President Luiz Ignacio Lula da Silva. The high security alert in the French capital - reinforced by 5,000 police officers - underscored European jitters a week after the terrorist attacks in London.
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