As far as I'm concerned, war always means failure. Jacques Chirac More Quotes by Jacques Chirac More Quotes From Jacques Chirac I am not prepared to accept the economics of a housewife. Jacques Chirac housewife economics accepting The Kyoto Protocol...the first component of an authentic global governance. Jacques Chirac kyoto-protocol energy firsts One month, two months, I am ready to accept any accord on this point that has the approval of the inspectors. Jacques Chirac appreciate months two These irresponsible acts, which cannot have any justification whatsoever, are to be fully condemned. In these appalling circumstances, I want to offer you the most sincere condolences, both in my name and in that of the French people. Jacques Chirac condolences names people Isolated and limited vision problem. Jacques Chirac isolated vision problem Never before has information been so important, to governments and businesses alike. And please don't imagine that some of you gathered here today may be less concerned than others. Globalization means that the "butterfly effect" is everywhere at work. The mistakes of a stockbroker in Singapore or the collapse of the Baht in Bangkok, the decisions of a Finnish industrial concern, or what the Governor of Minas Gerais in Brazil decides to do about his State's debt, have had consequences for the world as a whole. Jacques Chirac butterfly business mistake Our approach and our vision ... is identical. Jacques Chirac identical vision approach The authority and influence of France on the world scene in the 21st century will not depend solely on its modernity and cohesion, nor even on the continuity and professionalism of its foreign policy. France will be heeded if it has a message to convey. Faced with the temptations of laissez-faire, France must stand out as the nation with the imagination and determination to pursue an ambition that combines cogency with generosity. Jacques Chirac generosity determination ambition Helping to build a better-organized, fair and harmonious world: that idea lies at the heart of my conception of our country's role. Down through the centuries, France has provided answers to the great questions facing mankind. In continuing to do so, France is responding to a genuine demand, displaying leadership and influencing the course of events. Jacques Chirac leadership country lying France is deeply upset to learn of the monstrous attacks that have just struck the United States.... In these terrible circumstances, all French people stand by the American people. We express our friendship and solidarity in this tragedy. Jacques Chirac upset september-11 people France will insist on the need for updated and responsive institutions. Jacques Chirac institutions france needs This will provide an engine, an example that will allow Europe to go faster, further and better. Jacques Chirac faster example europe France will never forget the men who agreed to make the supreme sacrifice to liberate our soil, our country, our continent from the yoke of Nazi barbarity. It will never forget what it owes America, our eternal friend. Our two peoples have stood shoulder-to-shoulder in the brotherhood of blood spilled. Jacques Chirac brotherhood two blood Romania and Bulgaria were particularly irresponsible. If they wanted to diminish their chances of joining Europe they could not have found a better way. Jacques Chirac joining europe way King Fahd was also committed to the strong and trusting relations between France and Saudi Arabia. This old friendship, which began with an exceptional link established by General De Gaulle, took on a new dimension under his reign, helped by a shared vision of what was at stake regionally and internationally. Jacques Chirac old-friends strong kings The European Union and Russia have an identical viewpoint. We have condemned any potential revision of the ABM treaty, believing that such a revision will involve a risk of proliferation that will be very dangerous for the future. Jacques Chirac russia risk believe As far as France is concerned, we are ready to envisage everything that can be done under UNSCR 1441. [...] But I repeat that every possibility offered by the present resolution must be explored, that there are a lot of them and they still leave us with a lot of leeway when it comes to ways of achieving the objective of eliminating any weapons of mass destruction which may exist in Iraq. I'd like nevertheless to note that, as things stand at the moment, I have, to my knowledge, no indisputable proof in this sphere. Jacques Chirac mass-destruction iraq done Anything that can hurt the convictions of another, particularly religious convictions, must be avoided. Freedom of expression must be exercised in a spirit of responsibility. I condemn all manifest provocation that might dangerously fan passions. Jacques Chirac passion religious hurt Terrorism takes us back to ages we thought were long gone if we allow it a free hand to corrupt democratic societies and destroy the basic rules of international life. Jacques Chirac age long hands As soon as one nation claims the right to take preventive action, other countries will naturally do the same. Jacques Chirac claims action country
