What’s very important is that we build a space that matters in the world, one that operates according to democratic rules, and that small and large countries enjoy a good relationship. Jean-Pierre Raffarin Read Quote
We shall say clearly that any symbol conspicuously displaying religious affiliation in school is prohibited. Jean-Pierre Raffarin Read Quote
We must stress that the euro has been beneficial to the European Union because, otherwise, in this context of international turmoil, every country would have to devalue their currencies. Jean-Pierre Raffarin Read Quote
The United States, for a French citizen, is a friend, an ally, to whom we owe, along with most Europeans, our freedom. Jean-Pierre Raffarin Read Quote
The Republic is open and tolerant but also knows how and when to be firm and make its values respected. Jean-Pierre Raffarin Read Quote
Prohibiting a visible religious sign, which isn’t a manifestation of militancy, would look like a fight against religions. Jean-Pierre Raffarin Read Quote
Let them be reassured, it has never been one of our intentions to ban religion in society, but solely to protect the national education system from any conspicuous display of religious affiliation. Jean-Pierre Raffarin Read Quote
