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
Prohibiting a visible religious sign, which isn't a manifestation of militancy, would look like a fight against religions. — Jean-Pierre Raffarin Copy Share Image
There have been major disagreements within the European Union. — 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 Image
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 Image
But the Republic has its rules and it must not tolerate any abuse of them. — Jean-Pierre Raffarin Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
We would like UN resolutions to be enforced, including on Iraq. — Jean-Pierre Raffarin Copy Share Image
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 Image
I am a believer, but I affirm that in public buildings the law of the Republic overrides religious rules. — Jean-Pierre Raffarin Copy Share Image
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 Image
