“I grew up reading the classic novels of Cold War espionage, and I studied Russian history and Soviet foreign policy.” Quote by Daniel Silva
“If I become president, France will not continue with the same policies as under Nicolas Sarkozy - both in domestic policy and in foreign and European policy.” IfsPresidentPolicyFranceDomestic Policy Author:Francois Hollande
“I perfectly understood President Obama's attitude throughout the French presidential campaign. He had no reason to distance himself from Nicolas Sarkozy. It's the basic solidarity that leaders who worked together owe to each other.” ReasonTogetherPresidentAttitudeLeaderUnderstoodDistanceCampaignsPresidentialNo ReasonPresident ObamaSolidarityPresidential Campaign Author:Francois Hollande
“I'm not here to perform. I'm here to sign autographs. You have to wait till I come back with my own hand.” HandsWaitingMy OwnAutographs Author:Ace Frehley
“My dear citizens, fellow citizens, French people, this 6th of May, have just chosen change by bringing me the presidency of the French republic. I feel the honor, which has been given to me and the task, the important task faced beyond - in front of you to serve my country.” PeopleFeelsMayHas BeensImportantCountryGivenFrontsCitizensHonorTasksFellowsDearChosenRepublicPresidency Author:Francois Hollande
“I am for a clear distinction between public and private life. I believe private matters should be regulated in private and I have asked those close to me to respect this.” ShouldBelieveMatterI BelieveClearDistinctionPrivate Life Author:Francois Hollande
“I know where I'm going and I have told the French. I am sure if hope is there, we will be able to put France back on its feet to live better in five years than we do today.” IfsKnowsYearsTodayAbleFiveFeetFranceFive Years Author:Francois Hollande
“Everyone says Francois Mitterrand had huge charisma. But before he was president they used to call him badly dressed, old, archaic and say he knew nothing about the economy until the day he was elected. It's called universal suffrage. When you're elected, you become the person that embodies France.” PersonsUsedPresidentEconomyHugeUniversalFranceCharismaSuffrageUniversal Suffrage Author:Francois Hollande
“I attach the greatest importance to an amplification of the peace efforts in the Middle East. I would also like to see a greater dialogue between the U.S. and the EU.” EffortGreaterMiddleImportanceEastDialogueMiddle EastAmplification Author:Francois Hollande
“I won't wait until the end of my term to say I made mistakes at the beginning. That's too late. I will try to adopt the proper behaviour, if the French give me the chance, right from the start.” IfsGivingTryingMadeEndsWaitingTermChanceMistakeLateGive MeToo LateBehaviourMade A MistakeI Made A Mistake Author:Francois Hollande