In an election, one needs both hope and audacity. Francois Hollande More Quotes by Francois Hollande More Quotes From Francois Hollande Today, Paris is the capital of the world. Francois Hollande paris today world I could have made a fortune in cheeseburgers, but I finally chose politics. Francois Hollande cheeseburger fortune made To be influential in tomorrow's world, to defend our values and our development model, France needs Europe and Europe needs France. Francois Hollande development europe needs Each country has a soul, and France's soul is equality. Francois Hollande france soul country There are tensions abroad where people don't understand our attachment to the freedom of speech, we've seen the protests, and I would say that in France all beliefs are respected. Francois Hollande freedom attachment people There cannot be prosperity without security. Francois Hollande economic prosperity inspiring If we don't manage to find not just a compromise but a lasting peace agreement, we know perfectly well what the scenario will be. It has a name, it's called war. Francois Hollande agreement war peace 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 political country people As a president I will be like the candidate that I am, a respectful candidate, a rallying candidate, a normal candidate for a normal presidency, at the service of the Republic. Francois Hollande republic normal president To me, it's important to preserve proximity to the people. I wouldn't do anything pretentious, and nothing that hurts the people who voted for me. Triumphalism isn't my thing. Francois Hollande important hurt people I won't wait until the end of my term to say I made mistakes at the beginning. That's too late. I will try to adopt the proper behaviour, if the French give me the chance, right from the start. Francois Hollande waiting mistake giving I don't like indecent, unearned wealth. But it is legitimate for an entrepreneur who has created something to make a good living. Francois Hollande good-living wealth entrepreneur 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 party real names In front of you I commit myself to serve my country with devotion. Francois Hollande commit country What is at stake is preserving our relations with the United States. They should not be changed because of what has happened. But trust has to be restored and reinforced. Francois Hollande nsa united-states should I am attached to the French language. I will defend the ubiquitous use of French. Francois Hollande french-language language use A large country with such outstanding economic performance as Germany cannot forget that it owes some of its success to demand from other European countries. Francois Hollande germany demand country The German-French friendship is indispensable for Europe. And I will never let myself be carried away to making statements that would change it. Francois Hollande carried-away indispensable europe It will be very important for us to continue to keep up the necessary pressure, the necessary vigilance, for there to be peace in Ukraine, our trust in the goodwill of President (Vladimir) Putin is limited. It is why we have to maintain our decision about sanctions. Francois Hollande ukraine decision peace 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 amplification middle-east effort
