Jack Straw Quotes
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We need all to remember that the coalition ... decided to take military action to remove the Saddam regime because of our very clear assessment that Saddam Hussein and his regime were in clear material breach of U.N. Security Council resolution 1441 and many preceding that, and that therefore we did have to face the serious consequences which that resolution made clear would follow,
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We will take stock of our next steps after the Israeli elections and intend to have a further meeting as soon as the Palestinian delegates are allowed to travel.
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We've discussed that, we are hoping very much that a visit can be arranged as soon as convenient but no date has yet been fixed.
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The fact that some of these Arab states are willing to make this public is heartening, and it's a fair response to the Sharon government for the courage which the Sharon government has shown in moving out of Gaza and those four West Bank settlements.
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one of the appropriate moments to make this clear.
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I am in no doubt at all that our policy of engagements with the government of Iran ... is the best approach,
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We cannot get into a situation, and I believe the family understand this, where we start bargaining with terrorists and kidnappers, because if we were to, we would not make Iraq or anywhere else safer.
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For all the huge advances in the control of our lives through science and technology, an earthquake on this scale is truly humbling as well as profoundly tragic for everyone involved.
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No negotiation is ever possible if you have to negotiate not only with the people in the room but also with some other committee in permanent session.
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We continue to argue with our European colleagues about the importance of fairness when it comes to compensation and transitional regimes for sugar and for bananas and for other commodities . . . .
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We look to the Iranian government to sit down with us, hear what we have to say and take action where appropriate.
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So far there is no evidence of any transfer of the virus to human beings.
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It undermines the key relationship between civil servants and ministers, ... It has led to very great concern, I may say, among the whole of the diplomatic service.
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Those residents who are there should consider leaving unless their presence there is essential, ... British citizens who remain should exercise extreme caution, especially in public places.
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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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It's a self-evident truth that if we're able to get a broad consensus with Russia and China, it strengthens the international community's hand with the Iranians on this dossier,
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No one is talking about invading Iran or taking military action against Iran.
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It has been distressing for the Wises and their family.
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Official brutality, which characterizes boot camps in America, is inhuman and does not work.
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What we have done today is to set down the most concrete benchmarks by which the conditions in which the elections in Zimbabwe are able to take place, with an overriding imperative -- even at this late stage -- of trying to secure as free and fair elections as is possible.
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We are all agreed that it is extremely important that as quickly as possible there is a broad-based multi-ethnic civil administration in Afghanistan.
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The fact that the Government is supporting pilgrims on the Hajj highlights the extent to which we in Britain live in a truly multi-cultural multi-religious society. No other Western country provides this kind of delegation.
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Provided we have the right framework, a certain amount of money will come from the UK and we'll encourage others to contribute,
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The situation is grave, ... We have all worked hard to support the legitimate prime minister.