I prefer that people remember me as a president who made reforms rather than a president who did nothing.

I ask to be judged on the issue of unemployment.

A compromise appears out of reach on the stripping of terrorists' nationality.

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

France needs to improve training and education and the level of skills of its workforce.

The real threat comes from terrorism.

When we live longer, we must work a little bit longer.

It's not for Germany to decide for the rest of Europe.

My security is assured everywhere, and at any moment.

When I travel officially... and when I travel on a private basis, I have protection that is less suffocating. But I am protected everywhere.

Everyone must be in the same competitive situation, including on the fiscal level.

China... has the capacity to ensure its stability and growth.

There cannot be any concessions on the matter of human rights or the criteria for visa liberalisation.

There must be protection of the external borders.

To resolve the climate crisis, good will, statements of intent are not enough. We are at breaking point.

Our enemy in Syria is Daesh: it's not about containing but destroying this organisation.

ISIL struck France because it is 'free' and 'the nation of human rights'. This is not a war of civilisation, as these assassins don't have any. This is a war against the jihadist menace that threatens not just France.

Daesh is the enemy of Europe, and Europe cannot live with the idea that the crises that surround it don't have an effect on it.

The migrant question is directly linked to the crisis in Syria and Iraq.

Very strong declarations were made by those countries who are most responsible for global warming... the United States and China, which undertook commitments towards changing the situation.

Europe must be understood and controlled by its citizens.

Europe must act quickly where it's needed and must, once and for all, let member states handle what is their exclusive domain.

I noticed that parts of the opposition have been hostile to any revision of the constitution.

There must be pressure on Moscow so that we have negotiations. Moscow will not succeed by unilaterally backing Bashar al-Assad.

We must do everything to ensure that the Euro 2016 is a success.

We want the United Kingdom to remain in the European Union.

France has been struck on the day of her national holiday - the 14th of July, Bastille Day - the symbol of liberty, because human rights are denied by fanatics, and France is clearly their target.

We will continue to hit those who threaten us.

Calling into question the Touquet deal on the pretext that Britain has voted for Brexit and will have to start negotiations to leave the union doesn't make sense.

We must not lose time, neither for dealing in a suitable way with the question of the United Kingdom's exit, nor for providing a new impetus for the E.U.

The concept of the terrorists is to plunge our country into division.

We are absolutely clear: when these unaccompanied minors have a family link in the United Kingdom, then they must go to the United Kingdom. And they must go quickly and in an efficient fashion.

Being in the European Union has its advantages, and I think that is what the British are beginning to understand, what those who are tempted by the Brexit are going to reflect upon.

Faced with terror, France must be strong, it must be great, and the state authorities must be firm.

What the terrorists want is to scare us and fill us with dread.

My policies are producing results and will produce even more.

Things are going better: there is more growth, less deficit, more competitiveness, better margins for companies, more purchasing power for workers.

Our biggest threat is not too much Europe, but too little.

Our common responsibility is to put Europe's interests first.

Whoever pays should control; whoever pays should sanction. I agree. But budgetary union should be completed by a partial mutualisation of debts through eurobonds.

The best thing the Democrats can do is to get Hillary Clinton elected.

Whatever happened during the French presidential campaign will leave no hard feelings. I perfectly understand why Angela Merkel supported Nicolas Sarkozy because of the action they have taken together, even though I have questioned its results, and because of their shared political sensibility.

As much as I believe in the Franco-German partnership, I question the idea of a duopoly. European construction is based on a well-balanced and respectful partnership between France and Germany.

We need intelligence services to fight against terrorism, but they have to respect the principles of good relationships between allies and protect personal, confidential data.

The first time that I went to the United States was in 1974. I was 20 years old. America was in crisis.

In August 2012, the international community should have been far more determined in dealing with the Bashar Assad regime.

I must demonstrate I'm closer to people - a simpler, calmer presence, yet someone who can also make decisions and obtain promised results.

People are tired of constant movement, improvisation, and wild scrambling when plans fail.

People need to see signs of equal treatment across society.

Private life is always, at certain times, a challenge.