220 Quotes by Francois Hollande

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.

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?

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

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

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.

This law cannot be applied everywhere, and it cannot be long-lasting.

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

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

No one imposes things on anyone in Europe. That's not my notion, nor is it my temperament. The EU has always functioned under the banner of respect, equilibrium and trust.