The French want to regain control of their own country. They want to determine the course of their own economy and their immigration policies. They want their own laws to take precedence over those of the European Union.

The Americans are trying to expand their influence in the world, particularly in Europe. They are defending their own interests, not ours. I am in favor of a multi-polar world in which France once again takes its position as the leader of non-aligned states, not with the US, not with Russia and not with Germany. One should strive to be neither slave nor master.

I want to destroy the EU, not Europe! I believe in a Europe of nation-states. I believe in Airbus and Ariane, in a Europe based on cooperation. But I don't want this European Soviet Union.

If I didn't believe that we had a chance of coming to power, then I would have focused on taking care of my three children or gardening.

The Americans are trying to expand their influence in the world, particularly in Europe. They are defending their own interests, not ours.

Wild globalization has benefited some, but it's been a catastrophe for most.

France isn't burkinis on the beach. France is Brigitte Bardot. That's France.