Obviously, there is diversity, but Europe is a union of diversity.

I am a believer, but I affirm that in public buildings the law of the Republic overrides religious rules.

A country like France now does two-thirds of its trade within the euro zone.

We shall say clearly that any symbol conspicuously displaying religious affiliation in school is prohibited.

I believe that transatlantic relations are very important and that President Bush's visit to Brussels, in a few days, will have a major impact on that.

I was a Member of the European Parliament for a period of time and I saw a lot of European laws and treaties.

Obviously, there is diversity, but Europe is a union of diversity.