The extremists wanted to divide France; it came together.

France, because it was attacked cowardly, shamelessly, violently, France will be merciless against the barbarians of Daesh.

Islamist terrorism has declared war against us, against France, Europe, the entire world.

If I become president, France will not continue with the same policies as under Nicolas Sarkozy - both in domestic policy and in foreign and European policy.

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.

France is no longer herself when she is folded in on herself, tormented by ignorance and intolerance. The country would plunge into decline if it refused to be itself, if it was afraid of the future, afraid of the world.