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Old 7th May 2012, 08:43
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I don't remember Mitterand (Hollande's ex-boss and hero) cutting investment in the armed forces
Of course not. Military equipment is one of the mainstays of France's econmoy and pride. They could hardly equip their Armée de l'Air with second hand Migs!
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