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

There are tensions abroad where people don't understand our attachment to the freedom of speech, we've seen the protests, and I would say that in France all beliefs are respected.

We have chased away the clouds, the sky is all 'rose.'

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

Symbols mean a lot in politics. They indicate a will and create new realities.

I perfectly understood President Obama's attitude throughout the French presidential campaign. He had no reason to distance himself from Nicolas Sarkozy. It's the basic solidarity that leaders who worked together owe to each other.

Before you, I engage myself to serve my country with the devotion and the exemplary that this post demands. I understand responsibilities of the job and, as such, I give a republican salute to Nicolas Sarkozy who has led France for 5 years and who deserves all of our respect.