A Quote by Francois Hollande

France is the bridge between northern Europe and southern Europe. I refuse any division. If Europe has been reunified, it's not for it to then fall into egotism or 'each for one's own'. Our duty is to set common rules around the principles of responsibility and solidarity.

Francois Hollande

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Francois Hollande
French - Statesman
Born: August 12, 1954

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