If our language, our programs, our creations are not strongly present in the new media, the young generation of our country will be economically and culturally marginalized.

One does not export democracy in an armored vehicle.

One can go to war alone, but you can't build peace alone.

France will insist on the need for updated and responsive institutions.

Romania and Bulgaria were particularly irresponsible. If they wanted to diminish their chances of joining Europe they could not have found a better way.

Helping to build a better-organized, fair and harmonious world: that idea lies at the heart of my conception of our country's role. Down through the centuries, France has provided answers to the great questions facing mankind. In continuing to do so, France is responding to a genuine demand, displaying leadership and influencing the course of events.

France is deeply upset to learn of the monstrous attacks that have just struck the United States.... In these terrible circumstances, all French people stand by the American people. We express our friendship and solidarity in this tragedy.