The transatlantic relationship is vital for both our countries: France will remain a reliable ally of the United States. Nevertheless, ally does not mean aligned. – Francois Hollande
My real adversary has no name, no face, no party. It will never be elected, yet it governs – the adversary is the world of finance. – Francois Hollande
Before you, I engage myself to serve my country with the devotion and the exemplary that this post demands. I understand responsibilities of the job and, as such, I give a republican salute to Nicolas Sarkozy who has led France for 5 years and who deserves all of our respect. – Francois Hollande
That is now my mission: to provide a European vision of growth, employment, prosperity – in one word, our future. – Francois Hollande