Dominique de Villepin

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

In a multipolar world, there must be more powers capable of taking responsibility, the U.S. and Europe must be able to unite to achieve peace in the Middle East.

Using the right of veto would be shooting the Americans in the back.

We read our own political content into The Clash, and they accepted it.

Before I die, I will preach to the Muslims in the Arab world. I will preach in Egypt, Lebanon, Syria and Iran. I will preach in Tehran. I will do it under the umbrella of God. And see its impact.

It's good to like yourself, and that only comes from hard work, from doing. But vanity is dangerous; it can trip you badly.