Jean-Pierre Raffarin Quotes & Sayings (Page 3)

“We shall say clearly that any symbol conspicuously displaying religious affiliation in school is prohibited.”

“We would like UN resolutions to be enforced, including on Iraq.”

“France has a very important relationship with Germany. But that does not mean that we agree about everything or that two of our universities or companies are not going to compete.”

“I was a Member of the European Parliament for a period of time and I saw a lot of European laws and treaties.”

“I believe that transatlantic relations are very important and that President Bush's visit to Brussels, in a few days, will have a major impact on that.”

“I think that the proposed constitution is one of the European legal documents with the strongest social dimension I have seen since I began following European issues.”

“It's important to show that, while authorizing the demonstrations and promoting diversity of opinion, the Republic can't allow itself to be undermined from within.”

“Let them be reassured, it has never been one of our intentions to ban religion in society, but solely to protect the national education system from any conspicuous display of religious affiliation.”

“What's very important is that we build a space that matters in the world, one that operates according to democratic rules, and that small and large countries enjoy a good relationship.”