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But the Republic has its rules and it must not tolerate any abuse of them.

We believe that the European Union is facing a truly historic choice.

Prohibiting a visible religious sign, which isn't a manifestation of militancy, would look like a fight against religions.

We shall say clearly that any symbol conspicuously displaying religious affiliation in school is prohibited.

We have come a long way in terms of foreign policy.

A country like France now does two-thirds of its trade within the euro zone.

There have been major disagreements within the European Union.

We feel an enormous sense of gratitude towards the American people.

I tell fundamentalists that there is no question of them attacking our Republic's foundations.

I was a Member of the European Parliament for a period of time and I saw a lot of European laws and treaties.

We would like UN resolutions to be enforced, including on Iraq.

Europe started out with six countries; three small countries and three large countries.

It's true that the question of Iraq divided Europe.

Obviously, there is diversity, but Europe is a union of diversity.

The Europe we are in the process of building is the Europe of the 21st century; it's not the Europe of the 20th century.

The United States, for a French citizen, is a friend, an ally, to whom we owe, along with most Europeans, our freedom.

The Republic is open and tolerant but also knows how and when to be firm and make its values respected.

I am a believer, but I affirm that in public buildings the law of the Republic overrides religious rules.