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French President Jacques Chirac (L) embraces David Douillet (L), France's Judo heavyweight gold medalist, after awarding him the Legion of Honour medal at the Elysee Palace, September 6. France who won 15
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French President Chirac talks with Belgium's Prime Minister Verhofstadt at a European Union summit in Brussels. French President Jacques Chirac talks with Belgium's Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt at a European Union summit
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