“I don't want to leave my successor and my children to pay for France's debt.” WantChildrenPayDebtFranceMy ChildrenSuccessors Author:Francois Hollande
“I don't want euro bonds that serve to mutualize the entire debt of the countries in the euro zone. That can only work in the longer-term. I want euro bonds to be used to finance targeted investments in future-oriented growth projects. It isn't the same thing. Let's call them 'project bonds' instead of euro bonds.” WantCountryUsedGrowthTermProjectsInvestmentDebtFinanceZoneEuro Author:Francois Hollande
“We are a big country, with lots of advantages and history. We are proud to be French. We have to call on patriotism at this time... to ask for an effort in the battle against debt.” CountryBigsAsksEffortProudBattleAdvantageDebtPatriotism Author:Francois Hollande
“I don't want to drive the markets crazy. I don't want to create trouble, but rather order and rules and norms. We have to struggle against financial excesses, those who speculate with sovereign debt, those who develop financial products which have done so much harm.” WantDoneOrderStruggleTroubleCrazyProductsFinancialDebtHarmExcessSovereignNorm Author:Francois Hollande