BBC: French President Nicolas Sarkozy has received a standing ovation from US lawmakers during an address to a joint session of the US Congress.
It was the first time for more than a decade that a French president spoke to both houses.
The French leader, who is on his first official visit to Washington, will also hold talks with US President George W Bush at Mount Vernon, near Washington.
They are expected to discuss Iraq, Iran and other Middle Eastern issues.
In his address to Congress, Mr Sarkozy drew applause from lawmakers when he stressed: "France is the friend of the United States of America." Sarkozy applauded by US Congress (more)
BBC:
Sarkozy woos US audience
Mark Alexander
