Perhaps the mistake I made at the start of my mandate is not understanding the symbolic dimension of the president's role and not being solemn enough in my acts. A mistake for which I would like to apologise or explain myself and which I will not make again. Now, I know the job.

I 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.

To be a young Gaullist is to be a revolutionary!

If living in France bothers some people, they should feel free to leave the country.

You won't hear from me again.

We want to put a stop to tax havens. We want results on this, with a list of tax havens and a series of consequences.

I am showing solidarity while being different. Or if you prefer, I am being different while being in solidarity.