More than 50, 000 people have added their names to an online petition urging Jean Sarkozy to drop out as a candidate for the job.

已有五万多人在网上签名请愿，要求让·萨科奇放弃竞选该职位。

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Mr Sarkozy added that serving a full term would not necessarily mean freedom.

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He added that French President Nicolas Sarkozy was "following the case with great attention and shares the minister's hope that the situation can be quickly resolved".

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