305 Quotes by Jacques Chirac

An historic decision has been taken. The economy called out for this link and the people (of the region) wanted it.

For the first time, humanity is instituting a genuine instrument Kyoto Protocol of global governance,"..."By acting together, by building this unprecedented instrument, the first component of an authentic global governance, we are working for dialogue and peace.

France proposes mobilizing the European Investment Bank to double the capacity of research,

Encouraging innovation is what we must do to create high jobs for those who are highly qualified, ... That is the best way to tackle the problem of jobs being outsourced.

The authority and influence of France on the world scene in the 21st century will not depend solely on its modernity and cohesion, nor even on the continuity and professionalism of its foreign policy. France will be heeded if it has a message to convey. Faced with the temptations of laissez-faire, France must stand out as the nation with the imagination and determination to pursue an ambition that combines cogency with generosity.

France is waiting to see what Colin Powell says tomorrow and what (weapons inspector Hans) Blix says on the 14th,

The only thing they (the English) have ever done for European agriculture is mad cow disease.

Europe is ready to strengthen its dialogue and cooperation in line with progress made in human rights and non-proliferation,

France is standing by Pakistan in this painful trial,