What is at stake is preserving our relations with the United States. They should not be changed because of what has happened. But trust has to be restored and reinforced.

In front of you I commit myself to serve my country with devotion.

I am attached to the French language. I will defend the ubiquitous use of French.

I could have made a fortune in cheeseburgers, but I finally chose politics.

My dear citizens, fellow citizens, French people, this 6th of May, have just chosen change by bringing me the presidency of the French republic. I feel the honor, which has been given to me and the task, the important task faced beyond - in front of you to serve my country.

I think that France has not made it clear enough recently to our German friends how important it is to introduce euro bonds as a tool against speculation. And how the necessary budget discipline needs to be accompanied by growth.

To be influential in tomorrow's world, to defend our values and our development model, France needs Europe and Europe needs France.