Euro Zone Quotes by Jean-Pierre Raffarin

We have come a long way in terms of foreign policy.

— Jean-Pierre Raffarin

There have been major disagreements within the European Union.

— Jean-Pierre Raffarin

We shall say clearly that any symbol conspicuously displaying religious affiliation in school is prohibited.

— Jean-Pierre Raffarin

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

But the Republic has its rules and it must not tolerate any abuse of them.

— Jean-Pierre Raffarin

The Republic is open and tolerant but also knows how and when to be firm and make its values respected.

— Jean-Pierre Raffarin

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

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

We would like UN resolutions to be enforced, including on Iraq.

— Jean-Pierre Raffarin

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

I am a believer, but I affirm that in public buildings the law of the Republic overrides religious rules.

— Jean-Pierre Raffarin

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

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

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

We believe that the European Union is facing a truly historic choice.

— Jean-Pierre Raffarin