1.
We must lead in a different way... We must have an active president, who gives strong direction and works with the government for its implementation.
Lionel Jospin
2.
Co-operation between governments still plays an important role and will remain indispensable.
Lionel Jospin
3.
It is with great satisfaction that I learned of the adoption by consensus of the Durban Declaration against racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and the intolerance associated with it
Lionel Jospin
4.
To promote the process of European integration, we must improve an institutional mechanism already existing in the European Union, reinforced co-operation, by making it more flexible and effective. This approach allows a few states to move faster and further... We are all aware that this mechanism is vital.
Lionel Jospin
5.
Yes to market economy, no to market society.
Lionel Jospin
6.
I do not separate France from Europe.
Lionel Jospin
7.
I am not the Prime Minister of French capitalism. I am the Prime Minister of France.
Lionel Jospin
8.
If French is no longer the language of a power, it can be the language of a counter power.
Lionel Jospin
9.
I would like to see capital punishment suppressed in all democracies.
Lionel Jospin
10.
The fight against terror is a common imperative for democracies and must become so for all nations.
Lionel Jospin
11.
I remain attached to my nation.
Lionel Jospin
