The French like burgers, Madonna and Miami Vice.

I cannot bear Netanyahu, he’s a liar.

I'm ready to become a French person amongst French people, and more than ever I have the love for my country deeply ingrained in my heart.

With the world in turmoil and doubt, the American people, faithful to the values that have always defined America's identity, have expressed with force their faith in progress and the future. At a time when we must face huge challenges together, your election has raised enormous hope in France, in Europe and beyond.

France now has a new president and he must be respected. I assume full responsibility for this defeat.

Francois Hollande is the president of the republic, he must be respected. I want to wish him good luck in the midst of these tests.

I love life too much to be bitter.