Thoughshe was never targeted for reprisallikesomeof the membersof the Delegation, shewasquietlyforced to step down from office, to letamore Imperial-minded Senatortakeher place.
According to AFP, he was sidelined to some degree when Mr Sarkozy took office in 2007 but made good use ofa largely symbolic post - head of the UMP's parliamentary delegation - to raise his profile.
So when I took office, working with your outstanding delegation, particularly Senator Mary Landrieu, we put in place a new way of resolving disputes. (Applause.) We put in place a new way of resolving disputes so that funds set aside for rebuilding efforts actually went toward rebuilding efforts.