Dominique de Villepin quotes

Dominique de Villepin is a French diplomat and politician, known for serving as Prime Minister of France. His eloquent opposition to the 2003 Iraq War at the United Nations brought him international recognition. He continues to play an active role in global diplomacy and French public life. Here are 12 of his quotes:

Between an uncontrolled escalation and passivity, there is a demanding road of responsibility that we must follow. (Dominique de Villepin)
Accusations are useless. View quote
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Everything that could produce a clash between the Arab world and the West seemed dangerous to me. View quote
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I think that economic patriotism is the very foundation of a European vision. View quote
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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. View quote
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It is not through any combinations of politicians that the outcome of an electoral campaign is decided. View quote
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China protects the Chinese, America protects the Americans, I don't see why Europe should not protect the Europeans. View quote
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I would like to tell our American, British and Spanish friends that the Iraqi crisis is not a problem between the United States and France, but between those who want to move forward in the logic of war and the international community. View quote
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Nobody can deny there is a rise of Islamic fundamentalism. View quote
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The principal achievement of Europe is peace, which we often forget about as it has become so taken for granted by Europeans. View quote
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I grew up in the United States. (Dominique de Villepin)
Using the right of veto would be shooting the Americans in the back. View quote
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Dominique de Villepin

Dominique de Villepin - Image
Photo: Georges Seguin (Okki), CC BY-SA 3.0
Occupation: French Diplomat
Born: November 14, 1953
Quotes count: 12

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