“Prohibiting a visible religious sign, which isn't a manifestation of militancy, would look like a fight against religions.” LooksFightingReligiousManifestationVisibleAgainst ReligionMilitancy Author:Jean-Pierre Raffarin
“I am a believer, but I affirm that in public buildings the law of the Republic overrides religious rules.” LawReligiousBuildingBelieverRepublic Author:Jean-Pierre Raffarin
“We shall say clearly that any symbol conspicuously displaying religious affiliation in school is prohibited.” SchoolReligiousSymbolsAffiliationReligious Love Author:Jean-Pierre Raffarin
“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.” ReligiousProtectIntentionDisplayCornyBansEducation SystemAffiliationReligion In Society Author:Jean-Pierre Raffarin