Francois Hollande
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“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
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“One thing that makes France different from other countries is the tradition of social solidarity. People from all backgrounds and political positions are willing to contribute for services and protection of society as a whole – but on the condition that money is being spent effectively and that everyone is paying their part.” -Francois Hollande
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“The United Nations will be at the heart of our international activities. France will assume its full responsibilities at the Security Council by putting its status at the service of peace, respect for human rights and development.” -Francois Hollande
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“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
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“I could have made a fortune in cheeseburgers, but I finally chose politics.” -Francois Hollande
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“The United Nations will be at the heart of our international activities. France will assume its full responsibilities at the Security Council by putting its status at the service of peace, respect for human rights and development.” -Francois Hollande
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“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
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“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
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“I know where I’m 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
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“In an election, one needs both hope and audacity.” -Francois Hollande
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“An education program is, by definition, a societal program. Work should be done at school, rather than at home.” -Francois Hollande
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“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
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“We need the help of other member countries and leaders who, like us, want to see a change in Europe’s direction. That’s also my logic when I tell voters that electing me president will not only shape France’s future, but also initiate change across all of Europe.” -Francois Hollande
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“I don’t want euro bonds that serve to mutualize the entire debt of the countries in the euro zone. That can only work in the longer-term. I want euro bonds to be used to finance targeted investments in future-oriented growth projects. It isn’t the same thing. Let’s call them ‘project bonds’ instead of euro bonds.”…
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“We are near, very near, to an end to the eurozone crisis… The worst – in the sense of the fear of the eurozone breaking up – is over. But the best isn’t there yet.” -Francois Hollande
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“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
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“Each country has a soul, and France’s soul is equality.” -Francois Hollande
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“An education program is, by definition, a societal program. Work should be done at school, rather than at home.” -Francois Hollande
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“I perfectly understood President Obama’s attitude throughout the French presidential campaign. He had no reason to distance himself from Nicolas Sarkozy. It’s the basic solidarity that leaders who worked together owe to each other.” -Francois Hollande
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