Jack Straw Quotes
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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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What we are discussing is what we have to do, the very clear undertakings given by the European Council at a summit last December and again this June, to lead to an opening of negotiations on October 3rd. I will say that I am reasonably hopeful that this deadline can be met.
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We have looked at the letter very carefully. The Iranians are under an obligation to respond positively to the resolution of the board of governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency ... and we look to them to do that.
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We're going to listen carefully to what the president has to say and we'll take it from there.
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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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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.
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to ensure that both sides stick by the commitments which we have already entered into.
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(It's) very shocking, with what seems to be a large loss of life. Our hearts and our prayers go out to those who have lost loved ones.
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Significant changes in both the level of the overall spending and in the structure of its financing will be necessary, compared with what was on the table in June, if there is to be a deal in December.
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As Prime Minister, (Rabin) made difficult and courageous decisions in his search for peace and was undaunted by the many obstacles he faced.
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He has pledged every assistance from the Iraqi government.
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I think you ought to say so, otherwise your comparison is entirely worthless.
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The action taken last night, which resulted in the deaths of children among others in a missile attack in Gaza, is unacceptable and counterproductive.
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Now more than 40 years since the prospect of membership of the European Union was first held out to Turkey.
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Electricity generation still around 25 percent below war levels, and transmission undermined by looting and sabotage.
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We'll make decisions about exactly how much time in the light of the report at the United Nations.
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I have a clear duty of care in respect of both UK citizens and of UK staff in diplomatic posts abroad.
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Frankly I'm not holding my breath for any confessional statement from Saddam Hussein.
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Mr Mugabe now has a choice: either he calls of the thugs, allows the media to operate freely, and lets the population of Zimbabwe make a democratic choice, or he and his key ministers will pay the price.
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Let there be no doubt that any failure by Iraq to comply with its obligations will lead to serious consequences, ... For it is only the credible threat of force which has brought Iraq this far today.
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The report indicated that people of a high level of this Syrian regime were implicated.
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very distinguished and experienced internationally. If his appointment is confirmed we look forward to working with him.
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As far as 'Syria next on the list', we made clear that it is not.
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He must not believe, because he would be making the mistake of his life, that he can mess the international community about yet again.