Lionel Jospin Quotes & Sayings

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

Yes to market economy, no to market society. — Lionel Jospin

I do not separate France from Europe. — Lionel Jospin

If French is no longer the language of a power, it can be the language of a counter power. — Lionel Jospin

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

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

Co-operation between governments still plays an important role and will remain indispensable. — Lionel Jospin

I am not the Prime Minister of French capitalism. I am the Prime Minister of France. — Lionel Jospin

I would like to see capital punishment suppressed in all democracies. — Lionel Jospin

I remain attached to my nation. — Lionel Jospin

The fight against terror is a common imperative for democracies and must become so for all nations. — Lionel Jospin