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Jean-Francois Cope (2ndR), head of France's UMP political party, shakes hands with Xavier Bertrand (L), France's Labour, Employment and Health Minister, as they attend the UMP national council in Paris December 11,
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Jean-Francois Cope (2ndR), head of France's UMP political party, shakes hands with Xavier Bertrand (L), France's Labour, Employment and Health Minister, as they attend the UMP national council in Paris December 11,
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