We are at war and for us to remain ourselves because that is what is in question, France must not lose itself to win this war. France must respond to hatred with fraternity. France will respond to a fanaticism with the hope of life itself.
Francois Hollande emphasizes the need for France to maintain its identity and values while responding to terrorism.
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These heroes are today called. Franck Brinsolaro, Ahmed Merabet, Clarissa Jean-Philippe. I express my gratitude. My pride, thanks to you, with you, France is standing. Long live the republic and long live France.
Nothing will lead us to give into our will to fight against terrorism.
If the agreement is not legally binding, there won't be agreement, because that would mean it would be impossible to verify or control the undertakings that are made.
France as a whole is under the threat of Islamist terrorism and so in these circumstances, we have to demonstrate absolute vigilance and show determination that is unfailing.
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