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

You won't hear from me again.

There are remuneration packages that will no longer be tolerated because they bear no relation to merit. That those who create jobs and wealth may earn a lot of money is not shocking. But that those who contribute to destroying jobs and wealth also earn a lot of money is morally indefensible.

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.

Europe is right to tell us to reduce this [France's budget] deficit and spend less. Europe is right to demand this of us but cannot at the same time demand us to increase our dues.

Come, and the only limits to what you'll be able to achieve will be your own courage and your own talent.

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.