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 SarkozyI want to wage war against illiteracy, poverty, unemployment, unfair competition, communitarianism, delinquency.
Nicolas SarkozyLaissez-faire is finished. The all-powerful market that always knows best is finished.
Nicolas SarkozyI understand that people might be poor if they don't have any work, but I don't accept that someone is poor if they've worked really hard.
Nicolas Sarkozy