Francois Hollande Quotes & Sayings (Page 4)

“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.”

“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.”

“What the French want is coherence, stability and justice. If I am in a favorable position today, it's because my fellow citizens want to make the effort to straighten out the country, and at the same time they want it to be just and equitable.”

“To be influential in tomorrow's world, to defend our values and our development model, France needs Europe and Europe needs France.”

“I am the president of the youth of France.”

“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.”

“I have given myself one objective, to be the long-awaited successor to Francois Mitterrand.”

“I am proud to have been capable of giving people hope again.”

“I don't want to leave my successor and my children to pay for France's debt.”

“I gave myself an objective, to be the second president from Correze and finally to be the successor to Francois Mitterrand.”