Let them be reassured, it has never been one of our intentions to ban religion in society, but solely to protect the national education system from any conspicuous display of religious affiliation.
But the Republic has its rules and it must not tolerate any abuse of them. - Jean-Pierre Raffarin
But the Republic has its rules and it must not tolerate any abuse of them.
- Jean-Pierre Raffarin
The Europe we are in the process of building is the Europe of the 21st century; it's not the Europe of the 20th century. - Jean-Pierre Raffarin
The Europe we are in the process of building is the Europe of the 21st century; it's not the Europe of the 20th century.
What's very important is that we build a space that matters in the world, one that operates according to democratic rules, and that small and large c… - Jean-Pierre Raffarin
What's very important is that we build a space that matters in the world, one that operates according to democratic rules, and that small and large c…
Prohibiting a visible religious sign, which isn't a manifestation of militancy, would look like a fight against religions. - Jean-Pierre Raffarin
Prohibiting a visible religious sign, which isn't a manifestation of militancy, would look like a fight against religions.
It's important to show that, while authorizing the demonstrations and promoting diversity of opinion, the Republic can't allow itself to be undermine… - Jean-Pierre Raffarin
It's important to show that, while authorizing the demonstrations and promoting diversity of opinion, the Republic can't allow itself to be undermine…
I believe that transatlantic relations are very important and that President Bush's visit to Brussels, in a few days, will have a major impact on tha… - Jean-Pierre Raffarin
I believe that transatlantic relations are very important and that President Bush's visit to Brussels, in a few days, will have a major impact on tha…
The United States, for a French citizen, is a friend, an ally, to whom we owe, along with most Europeans, our freedom. - Jean-Pierre Raffarin
The United States, for a French citizen, is a friend, an ally, to whom we owe, along with most Europeans, our freedom.
I am a believer, but I affirm that in public buildings the law of the Republic overrides religious rules. - Jean-Pierre Raffarin
I am a believer, but I affirm that in public buildings the law of the Republic overrides religious rules.
When I see the cultural diversity that exists today, I feel that we must defend it, and we need Europe, because otherwise we are going to live in a s… - Jean-Pierre Raffarin
When I see the cultural diversity that exists today, I feel that we must defend it, and we need Europe, because otherwise we are going to live in a s…
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