(Xinhua) -- The senate has accorded a rare standing ovation to former French-Colombian hostage Ingrid Betancourt, who was freed recently after spending over six years in captivity, deep in the jungles of Colombia, according to official sources.
Betancourt, who visited the senate Tuesday, was received through a moving tribute marked by a long-standing ovation interspersed with claps and words of encouragement from lawmakers, said one of the senators who took part in the emotionally-charged session. 'She explained that if she had been forced to celebrate the July 14 holiday in the jungle, then she would have dressed herself in blue, white and red,' said the source, noting that she was referring to the forthcoming French national day and colors of the flag. |