Lionel Jospin Quotes

The fight against terror is a common imperative for democracies and must become so for all nations.

I would like to see capital punishment suppressed in all democracies.

Yes to market economy, no to market society.

To promote the process of European integration, we must improve an institutional mechanism already existing in the European Union, reinforced co-operation, by making it more flexible and effective. This approach allows a few states to move faster and further... We are all aware that this mechanism is vital.

I do not separate France from Europe.

I am not the Prime Minister of French capitalism. I am the Prime Minister of France.

We must lead in a different way... We must have an active president, who gives strong direction and works with the government for its implementation.

Co-operation between governments still plays an important role and will remain indispensable.

If French is no longer the language of a power, it can be the language of a counter power.

I remain attached to my nation.