“Europe is not a choice, it is a necessity, but it needs to be rethought, refounded.” NeedsChoicesEuropeDiplomacy Author:Nicolas Sarkozy
“With the world in turmoil and doubt, the American people, faithful to the values that have always defined America's identity, have expressed with force their faith in progress and the future. At a time when we must face huge challenges together, your election has raised enormous hope in France, in Europe and beyond.” PeopleWorldTogetherAmericaFacesValuesForceChallengesDoubtProgressIdentityHugeEuropeElectionRaisedEnormousDefinedFranceFaithfulTurmoil Author:Nicolas Sarkozy
“France is the country with the highest taxes in Europe along with Sweden...something of which I am not proud.” CountryProudTaxesHighestEuropeFranceSweden Author:Nicolas Sarkozy
“Europe is right to tell us to reduce this [France's budget] deficit and spend less. Europe is right to demand this of us but cannot at the same time demand us to increase our dues.” DemandEuropeIncreaseDuesFranceBudgetsDeficitBudget Deficit Author:Nicolas Sarkozy
“I hope that France - and all of Europe - we would take an initiative for the year 2012 to be the year of peace between Israel and the Palestinians.” YearsEuropeIsraelFranceInitiativePalestinian Author:Nicolas Sarkozy
