Jack Straw Quotes
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Every enlargement that has taken place within the European Union has made both the existing and the new member states stronger and more prosperous, ... I'm in absolutely no doubt that the benefits will follow from this enlargement and bring a strong secular state which happens to have a Muslim majority into the European Union.
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The fact that terrorists have yet again targeted not U.S. or UK troops but an international organization... shows the depth of depravity to which they stoop.
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Our position in terms of paying ransoms has been very clear and consistent. The United Kingdom does not pay ransoms.
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There are some important questions for Syria to answer and to deal with.
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It's very important that Syria accepts the new reality and operates in a constructive, cooperative way with us and the United States.
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yet another example of terrorists' cynical and callous disregard for human life. On behalf of the British government, I would like to offer the people of India my support and deepest sympathy.
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I really don't think it would be wise to speculate in an abstract way about the circumstances in which it might be on the agenda.
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only if the Iraqis themselves consent to the process.
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Saddam Hussein is not entitled to any presumption of innocence.
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There might be other assistance that can be offered.
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Because it was quite dark in that corner I was being pushed towards shaking hands with somebody just as a matter of courtesy and then it transpired it was President Mugabe.
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This spirit of cooperation will, I hope, lead to many more measures that will benefit all in the region.
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What that dossier shows is that the threat posed by Saddam Hussein's regime is not some historic leftover, but is real serious and represents a mounting challenge to the international community.
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...to continue to be one of the world centres for scientific research, we have to stand up and be counted in support of researchers, go on marches and demonstrations, and back even tougher action by the police and the courts against these terrorists.
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This is a crucial meeting for the future of the European Union.
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If and when Turkey does become a member, it will be after years of structural reforms and with a long track record of sustained and stable growth,
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We owe it to his memory and the memory of so many other people who have been killed in the Lebanon, lost all their livelihoods, to ensure there is a democratic Lebanon and one which is fully sovereign within its borders.
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I'm really struck by the spirit and determination by the volunteers from the state of Alabama, ... astonishing adversity.
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I find it extraordinary that without even proper consideration, the French government has decided it will reject these proposals.
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The process of Turkish accession has turned into a lightning rod for other discontent.
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Agreement has now been reached that negotiations on Turkey's accession to the European Union can and will begin in the very near future.
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Many people continue to travel despite our warnings against all but essential travel.
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I think you ought to say so, otherwise your comparison is entirely worthless.
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It is inconceivable that military commanders would permit their troops to cross an international border without explicit political authorization to do so. That clearly would be a decision solely for your Government.