Nicolas Sarkozy is elected President of France

PARIS, May 6 -- Nicolas Sarkozy, the combative son of a Hungarian immigrant, was elected president of France on Sunday, promising a new generation of leadership to transform the country, restore its self-respect and reinvigorate ties with the United States and Europe.

It truly is wonderful news that the 'conservative' Nicolas Sarkozy has been given a mandate by the voters of France. I believe president-elect Sarkozy will be an outstanding and remarkable President for France.