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" The concept of the terrorists is to plunge our country into division. "

Francois Hollande

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" 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. "

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" France, after the month of May, will share trust with the current leadership of the United States which, on many subjects, has tended to take useful positions in our view. "

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" When we live longer, we must work a little bit longer. "

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" France, because it was attacked cowardly, shamelessly, violently, France will be merciless against the barbarians of Daesh. "

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" 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. "

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" Our enemy in Syria is Daesh: it's not about containing but destroying this organisation. "

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" 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. "

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" When I took part in European leaders summits, it was sometimes unpleasant for me to hear Romanian, Polish, Portuguese, and Italian friends speak English, although I admit that on an informal basis, first contacts can be made in this language. Nevertheless, I will defend everywhere the use of the French language. "

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