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

I'm not a fan in a rock concert, you see. I am a political leader in a great nation of the world. What interests me are France's interests.

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

We are simply allowing our right to self-determination to be stolen from us.

Manuel Valls is popular because the others in the government are unpopular. Interior ministers are always popular because they give people the feeling that they are taking care of security, even when they are just people with tough words and a soft hand.

I have respect for leaders who defend the interests of their countries. Angela Merkel policies are positive for Germany, but they are unfortunately harmful for all other countries.

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