What does the cryptic crossword clue "British statesman on line, counterpart of Charles de Gaulle (8)" mean?

The definition is "counterpart of Charles de Gaulle". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). HEATH (synonym="HEATH") + ROW (synonym="ROW") = HEATHROW The answer is HEATHROW.

British statesman on line, counterpart of Charles de Gaulle (8)

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