Jacques Chirac Quotes & Sayings

“Terrorism has become the systematic weapon of a war that knows no borders or seldom has a face.”

“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.”

“The construction of Europe is an art. It is the art of the possible.”

“One can go to war alone, but you can't build peace alone.”

“If we prove capable of showing a pioneering commitment, we shall create a commmunity listened to around the world.”

“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.”

“They missed a great opportunity to shut up.”

“France will insist on the need for updated and responsive institutions.”

“When you are in the family... you have more rights than when you are asking to join and knocking on the door.”

“As soon as one nation claims the right to take preventive action, other countries will naturally do the same. If we go down that road, where are we going?”