Pierre Laval Quotes

Pierre Laval — French Politician born on June 28, 1883, died on October 15, 1945

Pierre Laval was a French politician. During the time of the Third Republic, he served as Prime Minister of France from 27 January 1931 to 20 February 1932, and also headed another government from 7 June 1935 to 24 January 1936... (wikipedia)

France cannot be destroyed. She is an old country who, despite her misfortunes, has, and always will have, thanks to her past, a tremendous prestige in the world, whatever the fate inflicted upon her.

I feel that an understanding could be reached with Germany which would result in a lasting peace with Europe and believe that a German victory is preferable to a British and Soviet victory.

But the same intelligence compels Germany to practise the same policy.

I defy anyone - and I have said this to the Germans - to build a solid, articulated, and viable Europe without France's consent.

I want to tell you that I think this war is a great mistake.