The authority and influence of France on the world scene in the 21st century will not depend solely on its modernity and cohesion, nor even on the continuity and professionalism of its foreign policy. France will be heeded if it has a message to convey. Faced with the temptations of laissez-faire, France must stand out as the nation with the imagination and determination to pursue an ambition that combines cogency with generosity.

I never like to say that I 'believe' anything. There are no ideas worth believing.

Our approach and our vision ... is identical.

Terrorism has become the systematic weapon of a war that knows no borders or seldom has a face.

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.

Isolated and limited vision problem.

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