In the event of a victory over Germany by Soviet Russia and England, Bolshevism in Europe would inevitably follow. Under these circumstances I would prefer to see Germany win the war.
I defy anyone - and I have said this to the Germans - to build a solid, articulated, and viable Europe without France's consent. - Pierre Laval
I defy anyone - and I have said this to the Germans - to build a solid, articulated, and viable Europe without France's consent.
- Pierre Laval
France cannot be destroyed. She is an old country who, despite her misfortunes, has, and always will have, thanks to her past, a tremendous prestige … - Pierre Laval
France cannot be destroyed. She is an old country who, despite her misfortunes, has, and always will have, thanks to her past, a tremendous prestige …
I want to tell you that I think this war is a great mistake. - Pierre Laval
I want to tell you that I think this war is a great mistake.
I feel that an understanding could be reached with Germany which would result in a lasting peace with Europe and believe that a German victory is pre… - Pierre Laval
I feel that an understanding could be reached with Germany which would result in a lasting peace with Europe and believe that a German victory is pre…
It is in order that France may find her place in the new Europe that you will respond to my appeal. - Pierre Laval
It is in order that France may find her place in the new Europe that you will respond to my appeal.
Workers of France, it is for the freedom of the prisoners that you will go to work in Germany! It is for our country that you will go in large number… - Pierre Laval
Workers of France, it is for the freedom of the prisoners that you will go to work in Germany! It is for our country that you will go in large number…
But the same intelligence compels Germany to practise the same policy. - Pierre Laval
But the same intelligence compels Germany to practise the same policy.
I am a peasant from the Auvergne. I want to keep my farm, and I want to keep France. Nothing else matters now. - Pierre Laval
I am a peasant from the Auvergne. I want to keep my farm, and I want to keep France. Nothing else matters now.
We have given most of Europe to Hitler. Let us try to hold on to what we have got left. - Pierre Laval
We have given most of Europe to Hitler. Let us try to hold on to what we have got left.
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