I defy anyone - and I have said this to the Germans - to build a solid, articulated, and viable Europe without France's consent.

I want to tell you that I think this war is a great mistake.

I am a peasant from the Auvergne. I want to keep my farm, and I want to keep France. Nothing else matters now.

It is neither the statesman nor the friend who is asking your help and assistance, but simply the man.

I defy anyone - and I have said this to the Germans - to build a solid, articulated, and viable Europe without France's consent.

I feel that an understanding could be reached with Germany which would result in a lasting peace with Europe and believe that a German victory is preferable to a British and Soviet victory.

It is in order that France may find her place in the new Europe that you will respond to my appeal.