Finally, a safer world presupposes the revival of the virtuous circle of non-proliferation of weapons and disarmament.

I would like to express to all Londoners, to all of the British people, the solidarity, the compassion and the friendship of France and the French people.

Never before has information been so important, to governments and businesses alike. And please don't imagine that some of you gathered here today may be less concerned than others. Globalization means that the "butterfly effect" is everywhere at work. The mistakes of a stockbroker in Singapore or the collapse of the Baht in Bangkok, the decisions of a Finnish industrial concern, or what the Governor of Minas Gerais in Brazil decides to do about his State's debt, have had consequences for the world as a whole.

This will provide an engine, an example that will allow Europe to go faster, further and better.

As far as I'm concerned, war always means failure.

These irresponsible acts, which cannot have any justification whatsoever, are to be fully condemned. In these appalling circumstances, I want to offer you the most sincere condolences, both in my name and in that of the French people.

One month, two months, I am ready to accept any accord on this point that has the approval of the inspectors.