I'm Not A Lukewarm European. I Know

I Know Where I'm Going And I Have Told The French. I Am Sure If Hope Is There, We Will Be Able To Put France Back On Its Feet To Live Better In Five Years Than We Do Today.

I Have Defended The Interests Of France At The G8 In Washington; Afterwards I Was At Chicago To Announce The Withdrawal Of French Troops From Afghanistan; I Have Participated In Two European Summits, So I Have Fully Respected The Engagements I Made To The French.

What Is At Stake Is Preserving Our Relations With The United States. They Should Not Be Changed Because Of What Has Happened. But Trust Has To Be Restored And Reinforced.

Europe Needs An Engine, And The Franco-german Motor Has Provided That When The Two Nations Have Converged On Important Topics During Critical Periods. But That Partnership Shouldn't Be A Directorate For Other Eu Members.

Mandela's Message Will Never Die. It Will Continue To Inspire Freedom Fighters And Give Confidence To People Who Defend Just Causes And Universal Rights.