Jack Straw Quotes
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a disgusting assault on the very principle of European democracy.
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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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We put forth proposals. They are still on the table, ... They have yet properly to be considered by the other side.
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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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In uncertain times you should not just give a knee-jerk response.
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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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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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Frankly I'm not holding my breath for any confessional statement from Saddam Hussein.
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This is a truly historic day for Europe and for the whole of the international community.
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It will take some time before a fully-fledged government, equivalent to that of a normal nation state, can be established ... The signs are, however, more hopeful than they were.
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That frankly was not in people's minds because there is a world market in oil.
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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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Let no one be in any doubt that this is a profoundly evil trade whose perpetrators have no regard for human life, ... We have been determined to crack down on this trade.
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those misgivings were surely put to rest by the lengthy statement we have just heard.
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This is a negotiation. Our aim was to listen.
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I cannot say whether in the middle of December we will or will not reach a deal, but it certainly will not be for want of trying.
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We agreed that it is not possible for ministers to order the judiciary around.
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I say this on behalf of the EU3 (Britain, France and Germany): We do not wish to see Iran referred to the Security Council.
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Nothing would please me more than if they were released in the next few days, but I don't want to raise the hopes of people detained.
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We had a very thorough exchange of the different positions of the EU-3 and the new government of Iran.
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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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Life would be very boring if friends always agreed.
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Because we want international consensus...we will be allowing a good period of up to two weeks, maybe a little more, before we ask for a decision.
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The situation is very serious, there has been a clear abuse of human rights, a lack of democracy and a lack of openness.