Sarkozy at Bastille day

France's President Nicolas Sarkozy and his wife Carla Bruni-Sarkozy arrive for a dinner at the Petit Palais, after attending Paris' Union for the Mediterranean founding summit, on July 13, 2008 in Paris. (AFP/Gerard Cerles)Read More

Franco-Colombian politician Ingrid Betancourt (L) delivers a speech eyes by her family after being awarded the Legion of Honour, France's highest distinction, by French president Nicolas Sarkozy on July 14, 2008 at the Elysee palace in Paris, during the traditionnal garden party. (AFP/Pierre Verdy)Read More

France's President Nicolas Sarkozy kisses his wife Carla Bruni-Sarkozy as he arrives for the Bastille Day parade, in Paris July 14, 2008. (Reuters/Eric Feferberg)Read More

French President Nicolas Sarkozy (C), flanked by French Army Chief of Staff General Jean Louis Georgelin (R), arrives at the Arc de Triomphe before parading down the Champs Elysees on Bastille Day, on July 14, 2008 in Paris. France kicked off Bastille Day celebrations in a whirlwind of controversy as Syrian President Bashar al-Assad joined dozens of leaders to watch the Champs Elysees military parade. (AFP/Dominique Faget)Read More

France's President Nicolas Sarkozy rides in his military command car down the Champs Elysees at the start of the annual Bastille Day military parade in Paris July 14, 2008. (Reuters/Benoit Tessier) Read More