Francois Hollande Quotes
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We are absolutely clear: when these unaccompanied minors have a family link in the United Kingdom, then they must go to the United Kingdom. And they must go quickly and in an efficient fashion.
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Being in the European Union has its advantages, and I think that is what the British are beginning to understand, what those who are tempted by the Brexit are going to reflect upon.
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An education program is, by definition, a societal program. Work should be done at school, rather than at home.
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The best thing the Democrats can do is to get Hillary Clinton elected.
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I am for a clear distinction between public and private life. I believe private matters should be regulated in private and I have asked those close to me to respect this.
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Is France a northern European export powerhouse, or a Mediterranean indebted and dependent economy? Yes to both.
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That is now my mission: to provide a European vision of growth, employment, prosperity - in one word, our future.
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There's always a risk when the candidate becomes president: Will he deliver what is expected of him?
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I am proud to have been capable of giving people hope again.
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If the discussion centres on the essential principle of the E.U., the free movement of people and the ability to make decisions together, in that case, we don't want treaty change.
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France is no longer herself when she is folded in on herself, tormented by ignorance and intolerance. The country would plunge into decline if it refused to be itself, if it was afraid of the future, afraid of the world.
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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.
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Sport allows people to come together, but politics divides people.
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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.
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Though Africa is not responsible for emitting greenhouse gases, it is suffering the consequences of climate change.
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People are tired of constant movement, improvisation, and wild scrambling when plans fail.
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My goal is to put France back on its feet. I have to put this country back on its feet.
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Europe existed before Britain joined it.
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I prefer that people remember me as a president who made reforms rather than a president who did nothing.
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France, after the month of May, will share trust with the current leadership of the United States which, on many subjects, has tended to take useful positions in our view.
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Be happy, be proud, be generous, be respectful, be proud to be French citizens.
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My adversary is the world of finance.
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ISIL struck France because it is 'free' and 'the nation of human rights'. This is not a war of civilisation, as these assassins don't have any. This is a war against the jihadist menace that threatens not just France.
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Our only goal is to strengthen the opposition and to avoid the dilemma whereby we only have the choice between Bashar Assad and al-Qaeda.