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.

France cannot be destroyed. She is an old country who, despite her misfortunes, has, and always will have, thanks to her past, a tremendous prestige in the world, whatever the fate inflicted upon her.

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

In the event of a victory over Germany by Soviet Russia and England, Bolshevism in Europe would inevitably follow. Under these circumstances I would prefer to see Germany win the war.

We have given most of Europe to Hitler. Let us try to hold on to what we have got left.

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.