Daily Almanac for
Nov 27, 2009
Search White Pages
Search: Infoplease Info search tips
Search: Biographies Bio search tips
Biography > Noteworthy People > People in the News > 2003 People in the News

Jacques Chirac,

president of France, remained steadfast in his opposition to the U.S.-led attack on Iraq. Throughout the diplomatic process in late 2002 and into 2003, France repeatedly called for more weapons inspections before resorting to war. France's refusal to vote for a UN resolution authorizing war in Iraq contributed to Bush's decision to act without a UN mandate. The U.S. was infuriated by what it saw as France's obdurate obstructionism, and relations between the countries plummeted.


Information Please® Database, © 2007 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

Dick Cheney,2003 People in the NewsWesley Clark,
    • Cite
    • Print
    • Bookmark

More on Jacques Chirac from Infoplease: