Mitterrand to Seek 2nd Term
Associated Press
PARIS —
President Francois Mitterrand said today he will seek a second term, ending months of speculation on whether the 71-year-old Socialist would enter the presidential race.
Appearing on a nationwide evening newscast, Mitterrand answered with a single word, “Oui , “ when asked if he would run. He said he feared other candidates would sow disunity and “tear the social fabric” of the nation.
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