The French Jimmy Carter?

I’m hearing on the news that Chirac made a speech (his first public appearance since the riots started) in which he said that France was in a malaise. No word if he was wearing a cardigan at the time, or beset by rabbits. Or what his daughter thought about the world situation.

Anyway, is it time for the French Ronald Reagan?

[Update at 9:15 PST]

Here’s the link.