Nicolas Sarkozy

'It is a serious decision that we have been forced to take. Together with our Arab, European and North American partners, France has decided to take up its role, its role in the face of history.'

—Sarkozy, 56, announcing on March 19 his country's military involvement in Libya. His move saw France assume control of a crisis seemingly lacking in international leadership

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