Yes to market economy, no to market society.

We must lead in a different way... We must have an active president, who gives strong direction and works with the government for its implementation.

Co-operation between governments still plays an important role and will remain indispensable.

It is with great satisfaction that I learned of the adoption by consensus of the Durban Declaration against racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and the intolerance associated with it

I do not separate France from Europe.

I am not the Prime Minister of French capitalism. I am the Prime Minister of France.

If French is no longer the language of a power, it can be the language of a counter power.

I would like to see capital punishment suppressed in all democracies.

The fight against terror is a common imperative for democracies and must become so for all nations.

I remain attached to my nation.

Not all things are eligible to make you unhappy

It must once again become a common knowledge to our people that it is only the wealth that we create that we can share

I never lie. I believe everything I say, so it's not a lie.

I must have flowers, always, and always.

It takes bravery to care for someone — no matter who he is or what made him, whether he is weak or walking or jumping out of windows. The risk involved is enormous.

If you want to make your mother happy, talk to her. If you want to make your father happy, listen.

Gospel music is so ingrained into my bones. I can't do a concert without singing a gospel song. It's what I was raised on.

If you must make a difference in life, then change your mind set.

Chinas movie industry is growing a lot faster than that of the U.S.

The sunshine is a glorious birth; But yet I know, where'er I go, That there hath passed away a glory from the earth.