Pierre Laval

But the same intelligence compels Germany to practise the same policy.

— Pierre Laval

In the event of a victory over Germany by Soviet Russia and England, Bolshevism in Europe would inevitably follow. Under these circumstances…

— Pierre Laval

It is in order that France may find her place in the new Europe that you will respond to my appeal.

— Pierre Laval

We have given most of Europe to Hitler. Let us try to hold on to what we have got left.

— Pierre Laval

I defy anyone - and I have said this to the Germans - to build a solid, articulated, and viable Europe without…

— Pierre Laval

Workers of France, it is for the freedom of the prisoners that you will go to work in Germany! It is for…

— Pierre Laval

I am a peasant from the Auvergne. I want to keep my farm, and I want to keep France. Nothing else matters…

— Pierre Laval

I want to tell you that I think this war is a great mistake.

— Pierre Laval

France cannot be destroyed. She is an old country who, despite her misfortunes, has, and always will have, thanks to her past,…

— Pierre Laval

It is neither the statesman nor the friend who is asking your help and assistance, but simply the man.

— Pierre Laval

I feel that an understanding could be reached with Germany which would result in a lasting peace with Europe and believe that…

— Pierre Laval