“But the Republic has its rules and it must not tolerate any abuse of them.” AbuseIndiaRepublicTolerateRepublic Day Author:Jean-Pierre Raffarin
“I tell fundamentalists that there is no question of them attacking our Republic's foundations.” FoundationRepublicAttacking 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
“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.” ImportantShowsOpinionDiversityRepublicPromotingDemonstration Author:Jean-Pierre Raffarin
“The Republic is open and tolerant but also knows how and when to be firm and make its values respected.” KnowsValuesKnow HowIndiaFirmRepublicRepublic Day Author:Jean-Pierre Raffarin
