Sarkozy basks in Betancourt's arrival

Former hostage Ingrid Betancourt arrived in France to a hero’s welcome today after six years as a captive in the Colombian jungle.

Former hostage Ingrid Betancourt arrived in France to a hero’s welcome today after six years as a captive in the Colombian jungle.

Ms Betancourt said she “cried a lot during this time from pain and indignation,” Today, she said, “I cry with joy.”

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