France–United States relations between France and the United States became friendlier after Nicolas Sarkozy was elected President of France in 2007. Sarkozy, who has been called "Sarko the American", has said that he "love[s] America" and that he is "proud of his nickname". In 2007, Sarkozy delivered a speech before the U.S. Congress that was seen as a strong affirmation of French–American ties; during the visit, he also met with President George W. Bush as well as senators John McCain and Barack Obama (before they were chosen as presidential candidates). Obama and McCain also met with Sarkozy in Paris after securing their respective
France at the 1972 Summer Olympics (– 71 kg) Fifteen cyclists represented France in 1972. Men's 3m Springboard Men's 10m Platform Women's 3m Springboard 19 fencers, 15 men and 4 women represented France in 1972. Three male pentathletes represented France in 1972. Men's Individual Competition: Men's Team Competition: Men's Coxed Pairs Thirteen male shooters represented France in 1972. Men's 100m Freestyle Men's 200m Freestyle Men's 4 × 100 m Freestyle Relay Men's 4 × 200 m Freestyle Relay Men's Slalom: Men's Figure Skiing: Men's Jump: Women's Slalom: Women's Figure Skiing: Women's Jump: France at the 1972 Summer Olympics France competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in