Francois Hollande

“Not in the constitution, but I would propose a law to the French parliament that provides for reducing the budget deficit year by year, until we have reached a balanced budget by 2017.”

“I support the French team - I go to all their matches - but I don't want to use sport for politics. That's not good for sport or for politics.”

“A compromise appears out of reach on the stripping of terrorists' nationality.”

“I am the president of the youth of France.”

“We find ourselves in a difficult situation in Europe. There's a crisis, weak growth, unemployment... my duty is to ensure that by the end of my mandate France is in a better state than it was at the beginning.”

“My obligation, if I become president, is to give another direction to Europe than the one that is being forced upon us today.”

“I hope Britain stays in the European Union, but I don't want to decide for the British.”

“Before you, I engage myself to serve my country with the devotion and the exemplary that this post demands. I understand responsibilities of the job and, as such, I give a republican salute to Nicolas Sarkozy who has led France for 5 years and who deserves all of our respect.”

“I'm going to gather all the French people who want change.”

“France has been struck on the day of her national holiday - the 14th of July, Bastille Day - the symbol of liberty, because human rights are denied by fanatics, and France is clearly their target.”

“Doesn't everyone have their hair done?”