“We must defend freedom of expression and if I had to chose, I prefer the excess of caricature over the excess of censure.” IfsExpressionExcessFreedom Of ExpressionCaricaturesCensure Author:Nicolas Sarkozy
“I understand that people might be poor if they don't have any work, but I don't accept that someone is poor if they've worked really hard.” PeopleIfsHardMightPoorAccepting Author:Nicolas Sarkozy
“If you come to France and you wear a veil, if you go to one of the administrative buildings, then that's not acceptable. If you don't want your wife to be examined by a male doctor, then you're not welcome here. France is a country that's open.” IfsWantCountryWifeBuildingDoctorsMalesWelcomeFranceAcceptableVeilsAdministrative Author:Nicolas Sarkozy
“If living in France bothers some people, they should feel free to leave the country.” PeopleIfsFeelsShouldCountryFranceBother Author:Nicolas Sarkozy
“I am showing solidarity while being different. Or if you prefer, I am being different while being in solidarity.” IfsDifferentSolidarityBeing Different Author:Nicolas Sarkozy