If you come to France and you wear a veil, if you go to one of the administrative buildings, then that's not acceptable. If you don't want your wife to be examined by a male doctor, then you're not welcome here. France is a country that's open.

A page is turning for me. I won't be candidate in legislative elections, nor in any elections to come.

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

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.

The French like burgers, Madonna and Miami Vice.

You won't hear from me again.

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