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" D'aussi loin que je me souvienne, j'ai toujours voulu agir. Transformer le quotidien, rendre l'impossible envisageable, trouver des marges de manœuvre, m'a toujours passionné.La politique a cet intérêt unique et tellement exigeant de se faire avec les Français, pas contre eux, ni sans eux. J'aime l'idée d'une action commune, vers un même objectif, pour donner un espoir à des millions de gens. Tant de gens ont renoncé. Renoncé à croire que demain peut être plus prometteur. Renoncé à un avenir plus heureux pour leurs enfants.Je veux expliquer ici qu'il n'y a pas de fatalité pour celui qui veut bien oser, tenter, entreprendre. Dans un monde qui bouge à toute vitesse, l'immobilisme est la posture la plus risquée pour notre pays comme pour chaque Français.J'aime construire, agir, résoudre les problèmes. Je crois que tout se mérite et qu'au final l'effort est toujours payant. Voilà mes valeurs. Voilà pourquoi je fais de la politique. Voilà ce que je viens vous dire. "Nicolas Sarkozy
280 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 2007
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March 11, 2024
A great milestone in my Master’s degree is reading this book. Nicolas is absolutely the man of his people, climbing the ranks of French politics with sincerity. I always remember his results-based policies as minister of several ministry. His humane approach to the people, and his ability to be a moderate rightist, is an exceptional spectacle.
August 23, 2012
He may havevlostvthevelection, but he may have the last laugh (not that he wants it, I'm sure).
France, and the French are complicated...no argument there. But the transition from a post WW II society to the 21st century France that, in spite of best efforts against it, is happening with chilling effects on her residents. Sarkozy's blueprint, aaIMHO, is just what France needs, rather than the 75% income tax his successor is putting on the wealthy, who appear to be leaving, with their assets, in droves...
France, and the French are complicated...no argument there. But the transition from a post WW II society to the 21st century France that, in spite of best efforts against it, is happening with chilling effects on her residents. Sarkozy's blueprint, aaIMHO, is just what France needs, rather than the 75% income tax his successor is putting on the wealthy, who appear to be leaving, with their assets, in droves...
February 25, 2015
I read this book to learn more about France without having to read a tome of French political history. Sarkozy focuses on several of France's modern problems, how he thinks they should be solved, and how he he has tried to solve them in his various government positions. Very interesting! The only problem is that it is outdated in terms of what has happened recently in France, such as Sarkozy becoming President.
November 27, 2007
The writing could be better and a bit tighter (it is repetitve in spots). But if you want to know the current French president's vision for his country, you should definitely read this book. No one should be surprised by what Sarkozy proposes because it is all laid out clearly in print.
March 11, 2008
It's too bad we don't have this kind of innovative leadership in the United States.
June 3, 2012
The State. The State, the State, the State. What is the solution to every problem? The State.
February 1, 2016
A good read into both the thinking of the French president as well as an eye opener on some of the issues confronting France
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