I am deeply worried because we are seeing an unleashing of violence by 2,000 to 3,000 thugs who come to smash and loot. My objective is to avoid mistakes by the police, so that people can protest in safety.
Nicolas SarkozyThe French people need to have all the facts so they can choose. And I won't be running away from it or hiding from it.
Nicolas SarkozySuccess and social promotion are not some right that anybody can claim after queuing at some [government office]. It is better: it is a right, a right that one can merit because of one's sweat.
Nicolas Sarkozy