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“The only thing that preoccupies me is that France has broken down, and we need to start up the engine again - all the way. But not so as to run into a wall.”

Quote by Jean-Marc Ayrault

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Jean-Marc Ayrault

Jean-Marc Ayrault is a French politician who served as the Prime Minister of France from 2012 to 2014. He is a member of the Socialist Party and has held various political positions throughout his career. more

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