“I'm ready to become a French person amongst French people, and more than ever I have the love for my country deeply ingrained in my heart.” PeopleHeartPersonsCountryReadyMy Heart Author:Nicolas Sarkozy
“Each time there is a news story, sometimes that gives ideas to people who then turn into criminals.” PeopleGivingIdeasSometimesStoriesTurnsNewsCriminalsNews Stories Author:Nicolas Sarkozy
“We live in a world where people don't all have the same scruples, where all blows can be given, and where, in order to down somebody, all means can be used. Nothing will lead me astray from the path that I have chosen.” PeopleWorldMeanUsedOrderGivenPathBlowChosenLeading MeScruples 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 living in France bothers some people, they should feel free to leave the country.” PeopleIfsFeelsShouldCountryFranceBother Author:Nicolas Sarkozy
“Canadians are friends and Quebecers are my family. What France knows deep down is that within this great Canadian people, there is a Quebec nation. I do not see how proving my family, brotherly love for Quebec should be strengthened by defying Canada.” PeopleKnowsShouldNationsProveMy FamilyFranceCanadaDeep DownQuebecBrotherlyBrotherly LoveDefying Author:Nicolas Sarkozy
“The French people have chosen change. This change I will put into place.” PeopleChosen Author:Nicolas Sarkozy
“Nothing is more destructive than the gap between people's perceptions of their own day-to-day economic well-being and what politicians and statisticians are telling them about the economy” PeopleWellsEconomyEconomicPoliticianPerceptionWell BeingDestructiveGapsDay To DayStatistician 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
“The French people need to have all the facts so they can choose. And I won't be running away from it or hiding from it.” PeopleNeedsFactsRunningHidingRunning Away Author:Nicolas Sarkozy
“I am deeply worried because we are seeing an unleashing of violence by 2,000 to 3,000 thugs who come to smash and loot. My objective is to avoid mistakes by the police, so that people can protest in safety.” PeopleMistakeViolenceSeeingPoliceSafetyObjectivesWorriedProtestThugUnleashing Author:Nicolas Sarkozy