Paris climate deal not open for renegotiation, says France's Macron

[riversedge]

Source: france24.com




© AFP | French president Emmanuel Macron makes a televised address on Thursday, June 1, 2017.

Text by NEWS WIRES


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Macron, who made a televised address in French and English, said Trump had "committed an error for the interests of his country, his people and a mistake for the future of our planet."
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"I tell you firmly tonight: We will not renegotiate a less ambitious accord. There is no way," said Macron, who took office less than a month ago.

"France believes in you (the U.S.), the world believes in you, but don't be mistaken on climate; there is no plan B because there is no planet B," Macron said.

In a separate address in English, Macron responded to Trump's Make America Great Again slogan, saying, "Make the Planet Great Again!" Macron called on U.S. researchers and scientists disappointed by Trump's decision to come to work in France to fight climate change...................................

Read more: http://www.france24.com/en/20170602-paris-climate-deal-not-open-renegotiation-says-france-macron-trump

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I wonder how many scientists and researchers will exit the US to work in France? I would not blame them.

[Adsos Letter]

1. "...no plan B because there is no planet B."

Beautifully stated.

[nycbos]

2. Merci beaucoup monsieur

[ucrdem]

3. Video, delivered in English (about 3 min):

"And now a few words delivered to our American friends . . .

. . . We all share the same responsibility: make our planet great again. Thank you."

[Tanuki]

6. Can you imagine our so-called president addressing the people of France

in their own language?

so I won't

[ucrdem]

7. Je suis covfefe?

p.s. more accurate would be je suis global pariah

[DarthDem]

4. He's Fantastic

Already turning out to be a truly inspirational leader - to Americans!! I bet the French feel the same way.

[dalton99a]

5. The French people chose well.