President Chirac was re-elected with more than 80 percent of the vote.

President Chirac and I, as always, have had a very good meeting.

But it may be too late to help President Chirac.

President Chirac is seen as a spent force, even by some in his inner circle.

President Chirac was first elected in 1995 and again in 2002.

President Chirac held a referendum on this issue, and the "yes" side won.

"I know what President Chirac's program is, and he's still in office," he said.

President Chirac suggested that the main theme of the summit should be globalization.

President Chirac spoke for one and a quarter hours.

President Chirac has done more than face up to French history.