Javier Solana Quotes
I think we need to give President Konare and the African Union all the support that they need. It is true that sometimes we promise things to the African Union and then we don't give what the promises are. We have to commit ourselves, within our capacities, of course.
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Any heart turned God ward feels more joy In one short hour of prayer, than e'er was raised By all the feasts of earth since its foundation.
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I think we need to give President Konare and the African Union all the support that they need. It is true that sometimes we promise things to the African Union and then we don't give what the promises are. We have to commit ourselves, within our capacities, of course.
