Perhaps the mistake I made at the start of my mandate is not understanding the symbolic dimension of the president's role and not being solemn enough in my acts. A mistake for which I would like to apologise or explain myself and which I will not make again. Now, I know the job. Nicolas Sarkozy actapologisedimension share on social
I am not a man of my party. I do not talk only to socialists and union leaders. Nicolas Sarkozy leadermanparty Change image and share on social
You are the eternal France, I love you. Nicolas Sarkozy eternalfrancelove Change image and share on social
I'm ready to become a French person amongst French people, and more than ever I have the love for my country deeply ingrained in my heart. Nicolas Sarkozy countrydeeplyfrench Change image and share on social
It's disrespectful to tell the French in the morning that you're going to reduce the debt, in the evening that you're not going to make any savings, and the next morning, after thinking about it, that you're going to spend more. Nicolas Sarkozy debtdisrespectfuleven share on social
The French people need to have all the facts so they can choose. And I won't be running away from it or hiding from it. Nicolas Sarkozy choosefactfrench Change image and share on social
Francois Hollande is the president of the republic, he must be respected. I want to wish him good luck in the midst of these tests. Nicolas Sarkozy francoisgoodhollande Change image and share on social
In a presidential campaign, you can't lie. You can't hide what you are and what you want. You can't hide what kind of President you'll be. You can't keep on talking about nothing indefinitely and committing to nothing, you can't keep running away from debate, masking the challenges. Nicolas Sarkozy campaignchallengecommit share on social
I want to wage war against illiteracy, poverty, unemployment, unfair competition, communitarianism, delinquency. Nicolas Sarkozy communitarianismcompetitiondelinquency Change image and share on social
A page is turning for me. I won't be candidate in legislative elections, nor in any elections to come. Nicolas Sarkozy candidateelectionlegislative Change image and share on social
