Famous Quotes and Comments by Jacques Chirac

I feel friendly toward George Bush as I disagree with him and work behind the scenes to scuttle his plans.
Jacques Chirac

I’ll tell you what I feel. To be frank, I never understood why there was tension in the first place; I observed but didn’t understand it. We had differing views on the solution to the problem posed by Iraq. We gave our opinion. It’s true, it wasn’t the same as the one held by the American administration. But as far as I know, we we were not aggressive about it. We were operating within the context of a debate between long-time friends. . (U.S. Secretary of State) Colin Powell said not long ago, “The United States and France have been friends for 225 years.” That is not going to change for purely circumstantial reasons.
Jacques Chirac

Well, I never like to say that I 'believe' anything. There are no ideas worth believing. There is only expedience and transitory practically.
Jacques Chirac

Massive immigration has just begun. It is the biggest problem facing France, Europe and the world.
Jacques Chirac

We don't have the intention to oppose. If we oppose it, that would mean voting 'no,' that is to say, to use the veto. I am not in that mind-set at all.
Jacques Chirac

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