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

You cannot trust people who have such bad cuisine. It [Great Britain] is the country with the worst food after Finland.

As soon as one nation claims the right to take preventive action, other countries will naturally do the same.

Our house is burning down and we are blind to it. The earth and humankind are in danger and we are all responsible. It is time to open our eyes. Alarms are sounding across all continents. We cannot say we did not know! Climate warming is still reversible. Heavy would be the responsibility of those who refuse to fight it.

One does not export democracy in an armored vehicle.

I am not prepared to accept the economics of a housewife.

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.