Jacques Chirac France Quotations

We believe you are on the right path and we have full confidence in you to continue your action, ... We know that the international effort will last for years to come, and France will fully play its part.

When this decision is arrived at by the United States and after discussions and consultations with ourselves, I believe that neither England nor France could fail to be present if the response is... effective,

Like all the countries of Europe, France is keenly aware that the Atlantic alliance remains, in the face of new threats, a fundamental element of our collective security.

France will never forget what it owes America, its steadfast friend and ally,

France strongly condemns this crime ... (and) calls for an international inquiry to be held without delay to determine the circumstances of, and responsibility for, this tragedy, before punishing the culprits.

France reserves the right not to approve in Hong Kong any agreement that does not respect that condition,

France proposes mobilizing the European Investment Bank to double the capacity of research,

France is waiting to see what Colin Powell says tomorrow and what (weapons inspector Hans) Blix says on the 14th,

France is standing by Pakistan in this painful trial,

France is ready to help Bosnia on the road to reconciliation, ... man of peace who symbolizes a tolerant Bosnia finally reconciled with itself.

France is ready to back the idea of an extraordinary meeting of heads and states of government to address those crucial issues on which the future of the Union, and each of our countries, depends,

France in the strongest possible way condemns these hateful acts,

France has already widely played its part in the development of a final agreement,

France does not have a problem with NATO, no problem,

France and the United States have been called upon to play an essential role,

France accepted that the President of the Commission be elected by the European Parliament,

When it comes to punishing this murderous folly, France will be at the side of the United States.

We know very well that there won't be peace in the region without the active participation of Syria, ... Consequently, we want to combine our efforts, France and Syria, to attain our objective.

Those who admire you -- and they are as numerous in France as they are in your own country -- know that this extraordinary performance represents courage, effort, determination.

Tonight, France has reaffirmed its attachment to values of the Republic.

Everything favors the situating of high-technology operations in France and Europe, ... I'm counting on you.

Commitments have been made and France will live up to them.

You only have to look back at 1935. There were people then who were against France arming itself, and look what happened.

This dreadful disaster plunges all of France into mourning,

This dreadful catastrophe plunges all of France into mourning, ... all the consequences can be drawn.

This dreadful catastrophe plunges all France into mourning,

This is a France that wins and is, for once, united in victory, ... symbol of the diversity and of the unity of the country.

I want to tell President Bush, who is my friend, that we bring you the total solidarity of France and the French people, it is a solidarity of the heart,

Germany and France have the same judgement on this crisis,

France will insist on the need for updated and responsive institutions.

I believe in France and I know and love the French. I'm sure that, beyond ideology, prejudices and dogmas, by dialogue and mutual respect, we can make France a winner.