I don't like indecent, unearned wealth. But it is legitimate for an entrepreneur who has created something to make a good living.

An education program is, by definition, a societal program. Work should be done at school, rather than at home.

I won't wait until the end of my term to say I made mistakes at the beginning. That's too late. I will try to adopt the proper behaviour, if the French give me the chance, right from the start.

If we don't manage to find not just a compromise but a lasting peace agreement, we know perfectly well what the scenario will be. It has a name, it's called war.

France is the bridge between northern Europe and southern Europe. I refuse any division. If Europe has been reunified, it's not for it to then fall into egotism or 'each for one's own'. Our duty is to set common rules around the principles of responsibility and solidarity.

I don't like indecent, unearned wealth. But it is legitimate for an entrepreneur who has created something to make a good living.

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.