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Edith Cresson Edith Cresson (born January 27, 1934) is a French politician. Born Edith Campion in Boulogne-Billancourt near Paris, Cresson became active in Socialist politics. In April 1991 President appointed her as France's first female Prime Minister. She replaced Michel Rocard as Prime Minister and held office until May 1992. Cresson was well-known for making outspoken and often controversial comments. She was very critical of "Anglo-Saxon" nations and often condemned the culture and people of the United State, Germany, and Great Britain. She often described homosexuality as being a largely Anglo-Saxon "problem" that had little relevance in France. Her strong criticism of Japanese trade practices likewise prompted her to use harsh rhetoric that some considered boderline racist (going as far as to compare the Japanese to ants). She held office for less than a year and was replaced by Pierre Brgovoy in early 1992. From 1995 to 1999, she was the EU Commissioner for Research, Science and Technology. In 1999 she had to step down under alledged corruption, bringing the whole Commission presided by Jacques Santer to fall. Cresson is married with two daughters. Edith Cresson - Prime Minister Cresson, Edith Cresson, Edith Cresson, Edith
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