President Obama called outgoing French President Nicolas Sarkozy to thank him for his leadership and to wish him well in the future. White House Press Secretary Jay Carney released the following statement on Obama’s call:
President Obama called President Sarkozy to thank him for his strong leadership and for his friendship and partnership in challenging times. He expressed his appreciation for the valued cooperation that has characterized the relationship between the two leaders since January 2009. President Obama said that he and Mrs. Obama extend their very best wishes to President Sarkozy and his wife Carla in their future endeavors.
