There is no time to lose. Every day counts. Talks and negotiations must continue so that an agreement is reached. Francois Hollande More Quotes by Francois Hollande More Quotes From Francois Hollande We find ourselves in a difficult situation in Europe. There's a crisis, weak growth, unemployment... my duty is to ensure that by the end of my mandate France is in a better state than it was at the beginning. Francois Hollande difficult-situationsgrowtheurope Not in the constitution, but I would propose a law to the French parliament that provides for reducing the budget deficit year by year, until we have reached a balanced budget by 2017. Francois Hollande constitutionlawyears I think that France has not made it clear enough recently to our German friends how important it is to introduce euro bonds as a tool against speculation. And how the necessary budget discipline needs to be accompanied by growth. Francois Hollande disciplinegrowththinking I have defended the interests of France at the G8 in Washington; afterwards I was at Chicago to announce the withdrawal of French troops from Afghanistan; I have participated in two European summits, so I have fully respected the engagements I made to the French. Francois Hollande troopschicagotwo 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. Francois Hollande debtgrowthcountry France is the bridge between northern Europe and southern Europe. I refuse any division. If Europe has been reunified, it's not for it to then fall into egotism or 'each for one's own'. Our duty is to set common rules around the principles of responsibility and solidarity. Francois Hollande responsibilityeuropefall During a term in office there are highs and lows, but what counts is that the goal is set as well as the means to achieve it, and the force we put into getting results. Francois Hollande officegoalmean Between France and Senegal there's a history. There's a language that we both speak. There's a culture that we share and to which both of our peoples have contributed. But beyond our history, beyond our language, beyond the links that have united us for so long, what unites us today is the future. Francois Hollande linkslongculture 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 alliesmeancountry In an election, one needs both hope and audacity. Francois Hollande audacityelectionneeds 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 responsibilityjobscountry There is just one France... one single nation, united in the same destiny. Francois Hollande unitedfrancedestiny Brothers go out with a knife, whatever is needed, attack them, kill them en masse. Francois Hollande world In the 1984 Euros, (President) Francois Mitterrand was very unpopular and it didn't change anything for him, even though France had a stellar performance and (Michel) Platini scored nine goals. Francois Hollande sports Nobody is going to understand why a strike should continue to impinge on a state enterprise's finances, the smooth running of the Euros and, above all, people's daily commute to work. Francois Hollande world The discussion on the conditions for peace between Israelis and Palestinians must take into account the entire region, the threats and priorities have changed. Francois Hollande top-news The changes make it even more urgent to find a solution to the conflict, and this regional upheaval creates new obligations for peace, tWO-STATE SOLUTION. Francois Hollande top-news Parts of the opposition have been hostile to a revision of the constitution. I deplore this attitude, i have decided to end this debate. Francois Hollande world We are putting pressure on all the players so that the bombings don't start again and that there is a real negotiation in which the opposition has its place, we need Russia to understand that there is an opposition that should not be confused with Islamic State. Francois Hollande industrials We will find a compromise. Francois Hollande top-news
