My commitment is my commitment.

...it is true that renewable energy is expensive and can't be done without public sector support, it is an important investment in the future.

Europe is and will be a Union of States.

The more equality women have, the fairer, more civilized and tolerant society will be. Sexual equality is a lot more effective against terrorism than military strength.

Democratic power is the only voice most citizens have.

I want to increase our spending on research and development by 25%. That's something the U.S. does very well. That dynamism alongside a welfare state in the European community - that's the synthesis I want to achieve.

I said when I came into office that I don't want to be a great leader; I want to be a good democrat.