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Perhaps the mistake I made at the start of my mandate is not understanding the symbolic dimension of the president's role and not being solemn enough in my acts. A mistake for which I would like to apologise or explain myself and which I will not make again. Now, I know the job.

Nicolas Sarkozy

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Nicolas Sarkozy
Age: 69
Born: 1955
Born: January 28
Former President Of France
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