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Speech by President Sarkozy Before Congress

Submitted by Bladesinger, Nov 16, 2007 14:52

YES!!!!! Right on Right on - I think I might have faith in the french again for a moment - wish i would hear this kinda stuff stateside


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Lafayette saved America, America saved France, while I don't agree with all that was said in his speech; maybe President... [MORE]

James A Hartley 

Dec 4, 2007 19:43

What a great speech from a country who has loathed the U.S. for many decades. I only wish our own... [MORE]

Kate 

Dec 3, 2007 09:38

This article has a great beginning, but sadly the second half is in total opposition to the spirit of the... [MORE]

Terry Taylor 

Nov 26, 2007 11:21

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And trust people. In today's society, we spend so much time scrutinizing every single decision a person makes, reserving judgement... [MORE]

Rich Richardson 

Jan 16, 2008 02:05

His opening remarks sound wonderful. It's his closing remarks in that concern me. Anyone who is pro-EU is also pro-North... [MORE]

Jay 

Nov 24, 2007 11:10

The French president articulates nicely about what made our country great, and what is the moral basis for our system... [MORE]

Doug Mann 

Nov 23, 2007 17:45

Don't be so excited guys by my president (I'm French AND American). This speech doesn't show who Sarkozy is. You... [MORE]

Raphael Mimoun 

Nov 21, 2007 06:20

This is the most extrordinary speech I have ever read from Europe that acknowledges the involvment of the United States... [MORE]

Karl Olson 

Nov 20, 2007 11:58

No matter what the liberal media says, people around the world still respect America and want us to survive.
Who else... [MORE]

Irene Plonka 

Nov 20, 2007 04:56

Reading President Sarkozy speech made me recall everything I think is great about the United States. It has been difficult... [MORE]

Bill M 

Nov 17, 2007 13:03

If God wanted to embrass socialism, then he would not asked Jesus to teach us the Lords Prayer.

Cheerio !!!

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Richard De Graff 

Nov 16, 2007 17:31

Could a Democratic prez candidate say this speech?

I don't think so!

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Greg 

Nov 16, 2007 17:01

This is one of the best speeches I have ever read. Zarkozy reminds me of Lafayette in his zeal and... [MORE]

Bart man 

Nov 16, 2007 15:22

I could hardly hold back tears when hearing the translated speecy of M Sarkozy, especially when he mentioned his gratitude... [MORE]

Vicki Davisson 

Nov 16, 2007 14:59

YES!!!!! Right on Right on - I think I might have faith in the french again for a moment -...

Bladesinger 

Nov 16, 2007 14:52

Must say its rather amusing to see Sarkosy fawning over Bush, a lame duck president.

Its...rather touching in a way....this greatest... [MORE]

vonbek 

Nov 13, 2007 16:52

I was not the only one who was tearful at times during this speech. I need to extend my personal... [MORE]

Roger & Kathy Ortega 

Nov 12, 2007 19:35

Those who are not familiar with what's going on in the EU may perceive this as sincere, even cloyingly so.... [MORE]

M la Verite 

Nov 11, 2007 15:25

I live in french-speaking Europe and I can tell you Sarkozy is a breath of fresh air.

Is it normal that... [MORE]

un_belge 

Dec 9, 2007 14:02

This is what truly great men are made of. This speech will go down in history and must be heard... [MORE]

Verna Weaver 

Nov 11, 2007 03:55

Unlike former President Clinton who has gone abroad and torn down the United States, President Sarkozy is a true Diplomat.... [MORE]

Grace Ellis 

Nov 11, 2007 03:43

NOW -- I want to travel to France and visit the beautiful country and people my father, who helped liberate... [MORE]

Sue 

Nov 10, 2007 13:46

President Sarkozy's speech should be prescribed reading for those people in leadership positions in the Democtratic party. America is great... [MORE]

damaverick 

Nov 10, 2007 09:39

Sarkozy poignantly described America's forefathers and reaffirmed that they did not say, "Come, and everything will be given to... [MORE]

sydnee 

Nov 10, 2007 00:38

i hope all of america heard it loud and clear america we love you god bless america forever and ever

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charles benamou 

Nov 8, 2007 21:59

Thank you for printing every word of President Sarkozy's speech. It is beautiful. My father was a soldier in WW2... [MORE]

J. Halbert 

Nov 8, 2007 20:13

Never thought to see this day !! Thank you President Sarkozy for your words. Europe and the world needs more... [MORE]

Lutz Brehmer 

Nov 8, 2007 20:13

What a great speech that President Sarkozy made. It's about time that one of France's presidents came to the US... [MORE]

Daniel Loth 

Nov 8, 2007 18:59

What a great speech that President Sarkozy made! It's about time that one of France's presidents came to the US... [MORE]

Daniel Loth 

Nov 8, 2007 18:55

In the recent past, I have been disappointed with France's approach and attitude, but President Sarkozy's recent speech before Congress... [MORE]

Shirley Werner 

Nov 8, 2007 17:05

I believe this speech is one that will live on for many years to come. We need more people around... [MORE]

Maria Ebrahimi 

Nov 10, 2007 21:08

I a partriot, I am a Marine, my father family had 5 stars in their window during WWll, 1 in... [MORE]

KERRY "DOC" HARTLEY 

Nov 12, 2007 13:40

need less to say the european powers who rejected bushs plans to invade could be look at two ways.one they... [MORE]

mtgray 

Nov 29, 2007 05:19

That's my big Brother and Hero ! Kerry "Doc "Hartley

Great Write ! Proud to be an American !

Jennifer Lord

Forgotten Eagles... [MORE]

Jennifer Lord 

Dec 3, 2007 16:07

Praise God! This man is more "American" than our own Democrats!

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Crystal 

Nov 8, 2007 16:26

If only our politicians were as eloquent about America as President Sarkozy. He puts all of them--especially the Democratic Congress--to... [MORE]

Drew Alexander 

Nov 16, 2007 14:57

As I listened to part of this talk on the radio, I was brought nearly to tears. To hear a... [MORE]

Jeffrey Earl Warren 

Nov 8, 2007 15:08

This speech coming from a Democrat. You can't. Enough said.

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Tiv 

Nov 16, 2007 15:21

why not pit this speech in french? i would love to read it the EXACT way it was spoken!

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george 

Nov 8, 2007 14:06

I would love to hear the speech in French. French is a beautiful and elegant language and as such is... [MORE]

Petey Kay 

Nov 8, 2007 19:25

I applaud Sarkozy on his comments. He truly speaks as all Americans should speak. Congress should learn a lesson.

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Lynda Bablin 

Nov 8, 2007 13:25

That is just beautiful, and wholly true.

I believe it is fair to that the day of French joke, boycotts and... [MORE]

steve007 

Nov 8, 2007 10:42

What a wonderful speech President Sarkozy gave! With all of America's problems, it still remains one of the greatest countries... [MORE]

Viola Jaynes 

Nov 8, 2007 04:29

Thank you, President Sarkozy, on behalf of America. It's sad that our Democrat leadership does not see America in the... [MORE]

DagneyT 

Nov 7, 2007 17:31

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