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 1980 Summer Olympics 54 kg) Men's Featherweight (– 57 kg) Nine cyclists represented France in 1980. Alain Bondue won a silver medal in the individual pursuit. 16 fencers, 11 men and 5 women, represented France in 1980. Three male pentathletes represented France in 1980. Men's Individual Competition: Men's Team Competition: Men's 100m Freestyle Men's 200m Freestyle Men's 100m Butterfly Men's 4 × 200 m Freestyle Relay Men's 4 × 100 m Medley Relay <br> Women's 100m Freestyle Women's 100m Breaststroke France at the 1980 Summer Olympics France competed at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, USSR. In partial support of the American-led boycott