French Jewish leader defends controversial comment about Muslims The president of CRIF (Representative Council of French Jewish Institutions) on Monday evening reiterated controversial comments he had made earlier about young Muslims and said he "very much regrets" the decision of the CFCM (French Council of the Muslim Faith) to boycott his organisation's annual dinner. In an interview on Monday morning with Europe 1 radio station he said "all violence today is committed by young Muslims." SOUNDBITES.