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.

I am not a man of my party. I do not talk only to socialists and union leaders.

A page is turning for me. I won't be candidate in legislative elections, nor in any elections to come.

You won't hear from me again.

Canadians are friends and Quebecers are my family. What France knows deep down is that within this great Canadian people, there is a Quebec nation. I do not see how proving my family, brotherly love for Quebec should be strengthened by defying Canada.

What made America great was her ability to transform her own dream into hope for all mankind.

To be a young Gaullist is to be a revolutionary!