Chirac exprime sa "fierté du devoir accompli"

The outgoing French President has announced an official farewell to the nation today. France's success during his decade presidency was that he managed to strengthen France's position on international stage. He was the most prominent figure opposing the Iraq war in 2003 and believes that he was absolutely right from the beginning. This showed that France is one of the few super-powers who can stand up against the US dominated international relations. His big regret was probably that the French voter's rejection to ratification of EU constitution in 2005.

The world looks forward to how the new President will succeed the French legacy.