We want to represent all the French people with ideas that are neither left nor right: patriotism, defense of the identity and sovereignty of the people. If a person like me is described as being extreme-left and extreme-right at the same time, then that isn't far off the mark.

I have a certain admiration for Vladimir Putin because he doesn't allow decisions to be forced upon him by other countries. I think he focuses first and foremost on what is good for Russia and the Russians. As such, I have the same respect for Putin that I do for Ms. Merkel.

Trade has always existed, but we used to defend our strategic interests. Could you imagine the United States allowing French engineering giant Alstom to purchase General Electric? I don't think so.

I can't blame Angela Merkel for saying she wants a strong euro.

I'm not talking about autarky. I'm not crazy. We need an intelligent protectionism.

We have millions of unemployed and cannot afford any more immigration. Where are they supposed to live? It is not viable.

Germany has become the economic heart of Europe because our leaders are weak.