Quotes

I don't lead a gilded life; I understand perfectly the worries people have. [1991]

I owe a lot to Francois Mitterrand because his confidence was very precious to me. I learned from him the importance of the long term in political life. To see correctly, you must see far ahead. You must not allow yourself to submit to the pressure of everyday events. [1991]

Social justice is the center of our concerns. But rigor in economics is not a side issue. It is a requirement of good administration. Those who say otherwise are mistaken or misleading the French people. If there are no miracle cures, there [are] clarity, calm, and perseverance.