This is the trial of a man, but it is also that of a system and a regime. France must look its past in the face,

Our diplomacy ended up giving a bad conscience to an international community capable only of expressing noble sentiments while doing nothing, ... So how can one explain that we are today investigating an action our country should be proud of?

Any confrontation, such as a verbal one with the United States, would be harmful for everybody.

If the only obstacle to the renewal and modernization of France is a choice of personnel, I am completely convinced that the president will make the right choice, ... What is at stake is not Alain Juppe but France.

It's a warning, ... The game isn't over, and we're counting on winning the second round.

The people have spoken. Their decision is sovereign. We all respect it, ... I wish good luck to those who will now govern France.