Francois Hollande Quotes (12 Quotes)

We want to offer the country a way out of the crisis.

This means that he is opening a conflict ... so Jacques Chirac (must) step in.

I want to hear Jacques Chirac today. Where is the president when such serious events are taking place

This sad adventure is an immense waste for our country.

The president knows the trade unions' attitude. He knows the frustrations of many youths.

The CPE isn't one more tool to create employment it's a tool to destroy permanent jobs. The CPE will progressively become the only access to the labor market for young people, irrespective of their qualification, their salary or their branch of work.

If he takes the other decision -- that's to say (enacting the law) -- then he will be opening a major crisis.

This is an unquestionable retreat. It is a grand success for the young and an impressive victory for the unity of the unions.

After what happened yesterday -- notably at the Sorbonne -- with these images of brutality, I ask the government to end its obstinacy and stubbornness and open talks toward withdrawing this law.

There needs to be greater transparency. The French deserve to know the truth. They have the right to know the nature of the illness of their head of state.

Do you think the many students and workers who have been fighting against this text for months ... will understand the president's decision (if he passes the law) Do you think that will be a factor of appeasement, a solution for the country.

I think when you are interior minister and number two in the government, you should master your own language,