In the event of a victory over Germany by Soviet Russia and England, Bolshevism in Europe would inevitably follow. Under these circumstances I would prefer to see Germany win the war.
I defy anyone - and I have said this to the Germans - to build a solid, articulated, and viable Europe without France's consent.
It is in order that France may find her place in the new Europe that you will respond to my appeal.
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.
We have given most of Europe to Hitler. Let us try to hold on to what we have got left.