To be honest, there are many things said about Russia because they have been demonized for years at the behest of the USA. It is part of the greatness of a European country to develop one's own opinion and to not view everything through the US lens. We have no lesson to teach Russia if we concurrently roll out the red carpet to Qatar, Saudi Arabia and China.

Vive les peuples, Vive la Republique! Vive la France!

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.

When you take out a loan, what's your obligation other than paying it back? You have no other obligation.

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.

If we don't all leave the euro behind, it will explode. Either there will be a popular revolt because the people no longer want to be bled out. Or the Germans will say: Stop, we can't pay for the poor anymore.