"The problem with a purely collective system is not only that it requires economic growth, and the right sort of demographic trends, but that it prevents people thinking about their futures in a responsible way."

People, Growth, Right, Thinking

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"The problem with a purely collective system is not only that it requires economic growth, and the right sort of demographic trends, but that it prevents people thinking about their futures in a responsible way."

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"The countries that share this conception should be able to go further together, without excluding the others, since they can still live in a greater community of exchange and co-operation."

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"The driving force behind the liberal counter-offensive in Europe has been a reaction against irresponsibility."

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"I cannot resign myself to the decline of Europe, and of France."

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"Yes, the European model remains superior to that of America and Japan."

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"The unions may continue to decline, but if they do, it'll be their fault."

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