Margaret Thatcher, shortly after her election as Prime Minister, faced a nasty problem 8 000 Kilometres away when the Falkland Islands (Iles Malhuines) were invaded by Argentina. She became known as "The Iron Lady" for her courageous attitude and unfaltering determination while she was Prime Minister.
François Hollande, shortly after his election as President of France, has also faced a similar problem in Mali, a former possession of France 4 000 Kilometers away, and which was invaded by Al Quaida terrorists. He has very effectively restored the independence of Mali, something the World, UNO and the terrorists did not really expect !
If the now enobled Lady Thatcher is known as the "Iron Lady" should François Hollande not become known as the Iron President (Le President de Fer) ? Does he not merit this ?
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