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.

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

I hope that France - and all of Europe - we would take an initiative for the year 2012 to be the year of peace between Israel and the Palestinians.

I fought for the values of responsibility, and I'm not a man who does not accept his responsibilities.

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 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.

The French people need to have all the facts so they can choose. And I won't be running away from it or hiding from it.