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 know where Im going and I have told the French. I am sure if hope is there, we will be able to put France back on its feet… to live better in five years than we do today. – Francois Hollande
France, after the month of May, will share trust with the current leadership of the United States which, on many subjects, has tended to take useful positions in our view. – Francois Hollande
We need the help of other member countries and leaders who, like us, want to see a change in Europes direction. Thats also my logic when I tell voters that electing me president will not only shape Frances future, but also initiate change across all of Europe. – Francois Hollande
Ever since the Crusades, when Christians from western Europe were fighting holy wars against Muslims in the near east, western people have often perceived Islam as a violent and intolerant faith – even though when this prejudice took root Islam had a better record of tolerance than Christianity. – Karen Armstrong