Dominique De Villepin Quotes & Sayings

I would like to tell our American, British and Spanish friends that the Iraqi crisis is not a problem between the United States and France, but between those who want to move forward in the logic of war and the international community. — Dominique De Villepin

In a multipolar world, there must be more powers capable of taking responsibility, the U.S. and Europe must be able to unite to achieve peace in the Middle East. — Dominique De Villepin

Using the right of veto would be shooting the Americans in the back. — Dominique De Villepin

In the last few days, I have been the victim of a campaign of slander and shameful lies, a campaign which has deeply shocked and hurt me. Enough is enough. — Dominique De Villepin

In a world where the threat is asymmetrical, where the weak defy the strong, the power of conviction, the capacity to convince, the ability to sway opinion count as much as the number of military divisions. — Dominique De Villepin

Everything that could produce a clash between the Arab world and the West seemed dangerous to me. — Dominique De Villepin

I think that economic patriotism is the very foundation of a European vision. — Dominique De Villepin

It is not through any combinations of politicians that the outcome of an electoral campaign is decided. — Dominique De Villepin

Accusations are useless. — Dominique De Villepin

I grew up in the United States. — Dominique De Villepin

Between an uncontrolled escalation and passivity, there is a demanding road of responsibility that we must follow. — Dominique De Villepin

Nobody can deny there is a rise of Islamic fundamentalism. — Dominique De Villepin

China protects the Chinese, America protects the Americans, I don't see why Europe should not protect the Europeans. — Dominique De Villepin

The principal achievement of Europe is peace, which we often forget about as it has become so taken for granted by Europeans. — Dominique De Villepin