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.

From the very beginning, the American dream meant proving to all mankind that freedom, justice, human rights and democracy were no utopia but were rather the most realistic policy there is and the most likely to improve the fate of each and every person.

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.

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

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

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

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.