Francois Hollande

Everyone must be in the same competitive situation, including on the fiscal level.

My adversary is the world of finance.

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.

The best thing the Democrats can do is to get Hillary Clinton elected.

Being in the European Union has its advantages, and I think that is what the British are beginning to understand, what those who are tempted by the Brexit are going to reflect upon.

Be happy, be proud, be generous, be respectful, be proud to be French citizens.

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

I do not like the rich.

We are near, very near, to an end to the eurozone crisis... The worst - in the sense of the fear of the eurozone breaking up - is over. But the best isn't there yet.

I am proud to have been capable of giving people hope again.

My obligation, if I become president, is to give another direction to Europe than the one that is being forced upon us today.

Before you, I engage myself to serve my country with the devotion and the exemplary that this post demands. I understand responsibilities of the job and, as such, I give a republican salute to Nicolas Sarkozy who has led France for 5 years and who deserves all of our respect.