Lionel Jospin

Co-operation between governments still plays an important role and will remain indispensable.

If French is no longer the language of a power, it can be the language of a counter power.

I remain attached to my nation.

The government has once again made the right socially acceptable.

Perseverance is a positive, active characteristic.

I get a kick out of watching a team defense me. A player moves two steps in one direction and I hit it two steps the other way. It goes right by his glove and I laugh.