Georges Bonnet Quotes

A nation cannot choose its neighbors.

Your map of Africa is really quite nice. But my map of Africa lies in Europe. Here is Russia, and here... is France, and we're in the middle — that's my map of Africa.

I'd like to move Israel to the northern border of Mexico and see what happens then.

If the whole of the 20th century has taught us anything, it has taught us that borders must be respected.

Maybe some Ukrainians would like to have Sweden or Canada for a neighbor, but we have Russia.

They're our next-door neighbors, and you can actually see Russia from land here in Alaska, from an island in Alaska.

Russia is Germany's most important neighbor in the East, and it will remain so.

Restoration of friendship with Russia, our biggest neighbor, is necessary for our peace and economy.

Britain is a European power. We cannot change our geography. Our involvement in the politics of European cooperation is one of necessity. Our wealth and our security depend upon it.

Clearly, for France in her present position, intelligent activity consists of practicing a policy of entente with Germany in order to survive

Every nation, in every region, now has a decision to make. Either you are with us, or you are with the terrorists.

Today, however, the world is deeply troubled everywhere and disorder seems endless. As the disasters that humankind may suffer are immeasurable, we sincerely hope to bring about a cessation of hostilities and a restoration of peace, and have therefore ordered the government to ally with Germany and Italy, nations which share the same intentions as ourselves ….

We are not now a country of Africa but a country of Europe.

Just as we protect California, so shall we protect Japan.

Nations are what their deeds are.

The United States is lucky: It has only two neighboring countries and oceans on both sides. We have over a dozen neighboring countries and we have a long and complicated history with them.

I will protect and defend France's vital interests. I will protect and defend Europe.

Russia is not a threat to France - why should I be hostile to Russia.

I see no reason why France and Britain should not have excellent relations - we are old allies.

The only thing I can say to the people of Israel is that I love them and I am a strong ally.

History will tell you that borders are not inevitable, they hardly existed at the end of the 19th century.

Iran has been a neighbor for millenia, and will continue to be a neighbor for millenia. We have no issue with seeking to develop the best terms we can with Iran.

Russia and China are very natural partners. We are neighbors with an immense common border.

We must do our utmost to preserve our British ally's strategic independence from Europe.

If you want to treat China as an enemy, you have a much better chance of making them an enemy than if you treat them as a potential friend.