Faced with this situation, we must act, ... What's urgent is to ensure the safety of people living in precarious housing.

I know that the French people will understand that we had to act, ... Before the unjustified and incomprehensible obstinacy of President Milosevic, the allies unanimously agreed that there was no other choice than to intervene militarily against targeted Serbian objectives. This in order to contain a tragedy which endangers the stability of the Balkans more and more.

For the future, of course, we should create a European food safety agency which is transparent, efficient and above suspicion,

People that are such bad cooks, can't be trusted.(About the English on the G8 2005)

I would like to express to all Londoners, to all of the British people, the solidarity, the compassion and the friendship of France and the French people. [on London terrorist attacks, 7th July 2005]

To help young people, especially young people in difficulty, to get employment I've decided to create a voluntary task force combining support and training,