“The progressive Islamisation of our country and the increase in political-religious demands are calling into question the survival of our civilisation.”

— Marine Le Pen

Source: Interview with The Daily Telegraph (26 December 2010) http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/france/8225697/National-Fronts-Marine-Le-Pen-to-prove-formidable-rival-to-Nicolas-Sarkozy.html

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