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"Obviously, there is diversity, but Europe is a union of diversity."
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"I tell fundamentalists that there is no question of them attacking our Republic's foundations."
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"What's very important is that we build a space that matters in the world, one that operates according to democratic rules, and that small and large countries enjoy a good relationship."
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