San Francisco Chronicle | French President Defends Record as Economy Struggles New York Times PARIS — President François Hollande defended his government and his own performance in a lengthy and wide-ranging news conference on Tuesday, the first of his tenure, saying that he and his colleagues were moving decisively and transparently in the ... France's Francois Hollande vows to strengthen nation's economy Hollande Defends His Record HIGHLIGHTS-France's Hollande defends record, urges Greek aid |