Jack Straw Quotes
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We believe the public will be better served if such warnings are used more sparingly.
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Whether or not technically they have rights under the Geneva Conventions, they have rights in customary international law, and all of us who are either involved as their representatives as their governments or those holding them have obligations.
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That frankly was not in people's minds because there is a world market in oil.
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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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He must not believe, because he would be making the mistake of his life, that he can mess the international community about yet again.
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one of the appropriate moments to make this clear.
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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 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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And I think we need therefore to judge the contents of what is in any event an interim report, against the reasons why we took military action back in March.
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It has been distressing for the Wises and their family.
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As soon as I leave this briefing ... I am going to find the people I think are responsible and encourage them to deal with it and to offer them some career advice.
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Once they are back in the UK, the police will consider whether to arrest them under the Terrorism Act 2000 for questioning in connection with possible terrorist activity.
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We left the door open for further diplomatic action with Iran. And I hope they take this opportunity.
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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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This is a negotiation. Our aim was to listen.
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What people have got to remember is that Sept. 11 happened in 2001 and not in 2003. It was planned under the presidency of Bill Clinton.
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We agreed that it is not possible for ministers to order the judiciary around.
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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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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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Frankly I'm not holding my breath for any confessional statement from Saddam Hussein.
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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 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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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.