One must defeat their prejudices. What I demand you here is… - François Mitterrand

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One must defeat their prejudices. What I demand you here is almost impossible, for we have to defeat our history. And yet, if we do not defeat it, one must know a rule will impose itself, ladies and gentlemen: nationalism is war! War is not only our past, it may be our future; and you members of parliament are henceforth the guardians of our peace, of our security, and of this future.

François Mitterrand

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François Maurice Adrien Marie Mitterrand (October 26, 1916 – January 8, 1996) was a French politician. He was elected President of France in May 1981, re-elected in 1988 and held office until 1995.

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Alternative Names: François Marie Adrien Maurice Mitterrand • François Maurice Adrien Marie Mitterrand

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