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Indeed the threat is there, but our country is ready to face up to it. And who knows what the world will look like in 2024.
Found on Reuters 6 years ago
Every candidate city faces the question of terrorism, no country is immune.
Found on Reuters 6 years ago
We can't extend the state of emergency indefinitely, it would make no sense. That would mean we're no longer a republic with the rule of law applied in all circumstances.
Found on Reuters 6 years ago
The battle group, which includes the Charles de Gaulle, will again be deployed to operation Chammal... because we have to strike back at those who attacked us here in January and November 2015.
Found on Reuters 6 years ago
Today, foreign investor groups are interested in France because of our companies' strong performance. But we have to be careful not to lose the decision-making centres.
Found on Reuters 6 years ago
Accor has Chinese shareholders because it is growing in Asia, but I am watching closely to make sure that the capital of this big company remains in diverse hands.
Found on Reuters 6 years ago
People have a right to protest, but rioting is an offence that will be punished.
Found on Reuters 7 years ago
People have a right to protest but rioting is an offence that will be punished.
Found on Reuters 7 years ago
It's quite legitimate that France should make good for a number of consequences, whether social, health-related or economic.
Found on Reuters 7 years ago
If France is what it is today, with this deterrent capability, it is because there were nuclear tests for a very long period, it's quite legitimate that France should make good for a number of consequences, whether social, health-related or economic.
Found on Reuters 7 years ago
Terrorism has not stopped posing a threat to our country.
Found on Reuters 7 years ago
The terrorists want to divide us, to oppose us, to pit us against one another. They will fail. They have the cult of death, we have the love of life.
Found on Reuters 7 years ago
I solemnly promise you all that France will do everything to defeat the army of fanatics who have committed these crimes, that she will act tirelessly to protect her children, the terrorists want to divide us, to oppose us, to pit us against one another. They will fail. They have the cult of death, we have the love of life.
Found on Reuters 7 years ago
I consider that in these circumstances, the security pact prevails over the stability pact.
Found on Reuters 7 years ago
That will lead to higher spending, which I take responsibility for, i consider that in these circumstances, the security pact prevails over the stability pact.
Found on Reuters 7 years ago
In the mean time, France will intensify its operations in Syria.
Found on Reuters 7 years ago
France will be merciless towards these barbarians from Daesh.
Found on Reuters 7 years ago
When the terrorists are capable of doing such acts.
Found on CNN 7 years ago
We know where these attacks come from, there are indeed good reasons to be afraid.
Found on Reuters 7 years ago
The aircraft carrier will enable us to be more efficient in coordination with our allies.
Found on Reuters 7 years ago
I announce that France's annual financing for climate which is today 3 billion euros will be five billion euros from 2020.
Found on Reuters 7 years ago
What matters however is to start the procedures for closing Fessenheim, we will do it. This way one can say that it is irreversible.
Found on Reuters 7 years ago
We unwound the contract we had with Russia, on good terms, respectful of Russia and not suffering any penalty for France, yesterday, I agreed the price and conditions of this sale with (Egyptian) President (Abdel Fattah al-)Sisi and so France will ensure the delivery of these ships without losing anything, while helping protect Egypt.
Found on Reuters 7 years ago
We have proof that attacks have been planned from Syria against several countries, notably France, my responsibility is to ensure that we are informed as much as possible on the threats to our country ... so I have asked the defense minister that from tomorrow reconnaissance flights begin over Syria that will enable us to consider air strikes against Islamic State.
Found on Reuters 7 years ago
We have proposed, with German Chancellor (Angela) Merkel, a permanent and obligatory mechanism. I believe that today what exists is no longer enough and there are countries ... who do not assume their moral obligations so we will need to go further.
Found on Reuters 7 years ago
France has chosen to consider Egypt as a major player in the Middle East, its stability is essential, and Egypt expects a lot from France.
Found on Reuters 7 years ago
Three Americans and one Englishman ... you risked your lives to defend an ideal, the ideal of liberty and freedom.
Found on CNN 7 years ago
By their courage, they saved lives, they gave us an example of what is possible to do in these kinds of situations.
Found on CNN 7 years ago
Three friends, discovering Europe -- heading to Paris, three Americans and one Englishman... you risked your lives to defend an ideal, the ideal of liberty and freedom.
Found on CNN 7 years ago
By their courage, they saved lives, they gave us an example on what is possible to do in these kinds of situations.
Found on CNN 7 years ago
France wants the UK to remain in the European Union, we think it's in the interest of Europe and in the interest of the United Kingdom to be together but the people must always be respected.
Found on Reuters 8 years ago
If these projects are finalised, then that will represent several dozen billions of euros.
Found on Reuters 8 years ago
We want to act quickly, we are here to set up a long-lasting strategic partnership.
Found on Reuters 8 years ago
A certain number (of armament) projects need to be finalised and we should see the consequences of that in the coming months.
Found on Reuters 8 years ago
It covers 20 projects. If these projects are finalised then that will represent several dozen billions of euros.
Found on Reuters 8 years ago
France is facing big threats internally and externally, security, protection and independence are principles that are not negotiable.
Found on Reuters 8 years ago
The Egyptian authorities have just let me know their intention of acquiring 24 Rafale planes, a multi-mission frigate as well as related equipment.
Found on Reuters 8 years ago
The European Central Bank's decisions should not make us defer reforms, i consider that this decision (quantiative easing) by the ECB obliges us to be even bolder in our efforts to lift obstacles to growth and job creation.
Found on Reuters 8 years ago
France wants a definitive agreement, but with a clear line: yes for Iran to have civilian nuclear power, but no to military nuclear power. We will be intransigent on this principle.
Found on Reuters 8 years ago
French of the Muslim faith have the same rights and duties as all citizens.
Found on Reuters 8 years ago
Islam is compatible with democracy and we should refuse any confusion (about this).
Found on Reuters 8 years ago
The threats facing France are not finished, we are a free people who don't cave to pressure.
Found on FOX News 8 years ago
This was an appalling anti-Semitic act that was committed.
Found on Reuters 8 years ago
These madmen, fanatics, have nothing to do with the Muslim religion, france has not seen the end of the threats it faces.
Found on Reuters 8 years ago
Today the French Republic as a whole was the target.
Found on Reuters 8 years ago
This is a terrorist attack, there is no doubt about it.
Found on Reuters 8 years ago
These proposals are centred on the patients whose suffering should be avoided. It respects their choice and wishes.
Found on Reuters 8 years ago
These proposals are balanced and realistic. They aim to stop the suffering of those close to the end of their lives, respect their wishes and allows the right to die in dignity.
Found on Reuters 8 years ago
These proposals are centered on the patients whose suffering should be avoided. It respects their choice and wishes.
Found on Reuters 8 years ago
September Paris neither paid ransoms does not mean other countries don't, some countries have done it to help September Paris neither paid ransoms. I admit it.
Found on Reuters 8 years ago
Serge Lazarevic, Serge Lazarevic, is free, france has no more hostages, in any part of the world.
Found on Reuters 8 years ago
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