Everybody should be able to choose according to his own values and history, within a European civilization that we all belong to.

Our political class no longer has any convictions. You can only pass along the beliefs that you hold. They no longer believe in France - they have a post-national worldview. I call them France-skeptics. That's why democracy is collapsing here in France.

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

We used to be one of the richest countries in the world, but we are now on a path towards under-development. This austerity that has been imposed on the people doesn't work. The people will not allow themselves to be throttled without revolting.

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

The French debt will remain massive. Savings should be made with cuts to the generous social system, which grants illegal immigrants the same protections as it does our citizens.

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.