We are a big country, with lots of advantages and history. We are proud to be French. We have to call on patriotism at this time… to ask for an effort in the battle against debt. – Francois Hollande
I attach the greatest importance to an amplification of the peace efforts in the Middle East. I would also like to see a greater dialogue between the U.S. and the EU. – Francois Hollande
I want the French people to respect values that allow each individual to practice his or her faith, but in the frame of our common rules of secularism. – Francois Hollande
I perfectly understood President Obamas attitude throughout the French presidential campaign. He had no reason to distance himself from Nicolas Sarkozy. Its the basic solidarity that leaders who worked together owe to each other. – Francois Hollande