Francois Hollande Quotes

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Francois Hollande

Profession : Statesman

Birth : August 12, 1954

As much as I believe in the Franco-German partnership, I question the idea of a duopoly. European construction is based on a well-balanced and respectful partnership between France and Germany.

Francois Hollande

The partnerships between Schmidt and Giscard, Kohl and Mitterrand, and even between Chirac and Schroeder, have proved that political differences do not mean that we cannot work together.

Francois Hollande

We need intelligence services to fight against terrorism, but they have to respect the principles of good relationships between allies and protect personal, confidential data.

Francois Hollande

The first time that I went to the United States was in 1974. I was 20 years old. America was in crisis.

Francois Hollande

Our only goal is to strengthen the opposition and to avoid the dilemma whereby we only have the choice between Bashar Assad and al-Qaeda.

Francois Hollande

I must demonstrate I'm closer to people - a simpler, calmer presence, yet someone who can also make decisions and obtain promised results.

Francois Hollande

People are tired of constant movement, improvisation, and wild scrambling when plans fail.

Francois Hollande

People need to see signs of equal treatment across society.

Francois Hollande

Private life is always, at certain times, a challenge.

Francois Hollande

In my own situation, I cannot show anything... And I believe that everybody now understands that, president or not president, one is entitled to have a private life. But of course when one is president, this creates duties and obligations.

Francois Hollande