We shall say clearly that any symbol conspicuously displaying religious affiliation in school is prohibited. — Jean-Pierre Raffarin Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
We shall say clearly that any symbol conspicuously displaying religious affiliation in school is prohibited. — Jean-Pierre Raffarin Copy Share
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 Copy Share
But the Republic has its rules and it must not tolerate any abuse of them. — Jean-Pierre Raffarin Copy Share
The Republic is open and tolerant but also knows how and when to be firm and make its values respected. — Jean-Pierre Raffarin Copy Share
When I see the cultural diversity that exists today, I feel that we must defend it, and we need Europe, because otherwise we are… — Jean-Pierre Raffarin Copy Share
It's important to show that, while authorizing the demonstrations and promoting diversity of opinion, the Republic can't allow itself to be undermined from within. — Jean-Pierre Raffarin Copy Share
It's a different outlook, and one that I understand. When you are a former member of the Warsaw Pact, when you have lived behind… — Jean-Pierre Raffarin Copy Share
I am a believer, but I affirm that in public buildings the law of the Republic overrides religious rules. — Jean-Pierre Raffarin Copy Share
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… — Jean-Pierre Raffarin Copy Share
I believe that transatlantic relations are very important and that President Bush's visit to Brussels, in a few days, will have a major impact… — Jean-Pierre Raffarin Copy Share
The Europe we are in the process of building is the Europe of the 21st century; it's not the Europe of the 20th century. — Jean-Pierre Raffarin Copy Share
We believe that the European Union is facing a truly historic choice. — Jean-Pierre Raffarin Copy Share
