We live in a world where people don't all have the same scruples, where all blows can be given, and where, in order to down somebody, all means can be used. Nothing will lead me astray from the path that I have chosen.

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

France must not be the only country to have a high level of welfare protection and few obligations incumbent on those who receive benefits.

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

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

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.

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.