Quotes by Dominique de Villepin

“Libya is heading down the path of disarmament. Its a success for the entire international community.”

“I want our immigration policy to be a global policy, a chosen policy: that is the condition for its success.”

“Between an uncontrolled escalation and passivity, there is a demanding road of responsibility that we must follow.”

“The governments responsibility is to guarantee investment and production capacities. The independence in power supply of our country is a strategic stake for France.”

“Europe buys more than half of its energy from outside.”

“Given the challenges of the post-petroleum world, we have to provide answers. Europe has to come up with a true strategy to guarantee energy security.”

“Nothing justifies a departure today.”

“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.”

“How can one accept that the political debate in our country is being held hostage by some false accusations and manipulations.”

I think that economic patriotism is the very foundation of a European vision.