It's not for Germany to decide for the rest of Europe.
— Francois Hollande
France needs to improve training and education and the level of skills of its workforce.
I ask to be judged on the issue of unemployment.
If there is not a united policy, this mechanism will not work: it will collapse, and it will... undoubtedly be the end of Schengen, the return of national borders.
Everyone must understand that you can't demand solidarity when there's a problem and shirk your duties when there are solutions.
I've got a thick skin.
I can't separate the fight with terrorism and the fight against global warming. These are two big global challenges we have to face up to because we have to leave our children more than a world free of terror; we also owe them a planet protected from catastrophes.
I hope Britain stays in the European Union, but I don't want to decide for the British.
The Republic will not be destroyed by terrorism.
The world owes an ecological debt to the African continent.
I bow down in memory of the victims, and I come to tell my Armenian friends that we will never forget the tragedies that your people has endured.
I support the French team - I go to all their matches - but I don't want to use sport for politics. That's not good for sport or for politics.
Doesn't everyone have their hair done?
To be influential in tomorrow's world, to defend our values and our development model, France needs Europe and Europe needs France.
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.
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.
Not in the constitution, but I would propose a law to the French parliament that provides for reducing the budget deficit year by year, until we have reached a balanced budget by 2017.
When we live longer, we must work a little bit longer.
Islamist terrorism has declared war against us, against France, Europe, the entire world.
I prefer that people remember me as a president who made reforms rather than a president who did nothing.
If the discussion centres on the essential principle of the E.U., the free movement of people and the ability to make decisions together, in that case, we don't want treaty change.
Be happy, be proud, be generous, be respectful, be proud to be French citizens.
Muslims in France should be able to practice their religion freely and safely.
If Europe does not advance, it will fall or even be wiped out from the world map... My duty is to bring Europe out of its lethargy.
Europe existed before Britain joined it.
Transatlantic links are very important.
Though Africa is not responsible for emitting greenhouse gases, it is suffering the consequences of climate change.
France, because it was attacked cowardly, shamelessly, violently, France will be merciless against the barbarians of Daesh.
Sport allows people to come together, but politics divides people.
A jolt is necessary. Europe must reaffirm it values of freedom, solidarity, peace. The EU must be understood and controlled by its citizens. I will do everything to secure profound change rather than decline.
The United Nations will be at the heart of our international activities. France will assume its full responsibilities at the Security Council by putting its status at the service of peace, respect for human rights and development.
My mission is to put France back on its feet. The priority is employment. Efforts have to be made, but those efforts must be made fairly.
I don't like indecent, unearned wealth. But it is legitimate for an entrepreneur who has created something to make a good living.
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.
The real threat comes from terrorism.
A compromise appears out of reach on the stripping of terrorists' nationality.
I will not give way because too many previous governments have backed down.
France wants Britain to remain in the E.U.; indeed, how can we imagine that friendly nation that is our ally and played a role on the international stage could be outside the E.U.?
I don't know if you can hear me, but I have heard you. I heard your willingness to change. Your force, your hope... and I want to tell you how grateful I am. Thank you, thank you, thank you, people of France.
A country outside the euro zone cannot have a veto over countries in the euro zone.
I can understand countries don't want to join the euro, but they cannot impede the consolidation and strengthening of the eurozone.
The Republic will destroy terrorism.
It is intolerable that in our country citizens should feel so upset and under assault because of their religious choice that they would conclude that they have to hide.
France is no longer herself when she is folded in on herself, tormented by ignorance and intolerance. The country would plunge into decline if it refused to be itself, if it was afraid of the future, afraid of the world.
The arguments in the Brexit vote and in the American presidential campaign are about the same. In a friendly way, may I also give some advice to the American people to make the right choice when the moment comes.
I do not like the rich.
The British people have decided to leave. It is a sad decision but one which I respect. The vote puts the European Union in difficulties. It must recognise its shortfalls.
The transatlantic relationship is vital for both our countries: France will remain a reliable ally of the United States. Nevertheless, ally does not mean aligned.
I have defended the interests of France at the G8 in Washington; afterwards I was at Chicago to announce the withdrawal of French troops from Afghanistan; I have participated in two European summits, so I have fully respected the engagements I made to the French.
In an election, one needs both hope and audacity.
