"“The grammar of business is no be respected.” — French Finance Minister Thierry Breton, expressing “profound concerns…"

"“I'd like to present to you my fellow managers — my son isn’t one of them.” - Arcelor chief executive Guy Dolle, open…"

"“We are not at war here, we are creating value for shareholders.” — Lakshmi Mittal at a news conference."

"“I am determined, as is the Government, to do everything to preserve everything that we have worked for and that we b…"

"“I wish to state strongly that protectionist impulses have no place in modern economic governance.” — Breton in Finan…"

"“What do you want out of this economic patriotism? A strong European company, a strong European champion. This is the…"

"“The concerns (about the Mittal offer) that have been expressed are entirely legitimate. I don’t understand what the …"

"“I cannot perceive why there must be hostile takeovers within the EU.” — Jean-Claude Juncker in FT Deutschland."

"“We have been courting for a long time. Now it is time to be engaged to be married.” — Dolle, announcing a tie-up wit…"

"“Arcelor’s shareholders are being forced to hand over control of their company, whilst being denied a premium.” — Mit…"