often unacceptable conditions in which families in social difficulty live in our country.

French sport is losing one of its greatest servants. I will never forget the lengths that he went to — despite his illness — to defend Paris' 2012 candidacy that he passionately devoted his last strength to.

Any time there are Parisians fighting for more freedom ... I'm with them,

More than ever, housing must be a national priority,

We have conceived Games which are not wasteful or disproportionate, but rather games based on efficiency and values,

Each experience has taught us something, and each disappointment has only served to reinforce our determination, ... We have always endeavored to improve our performance.