Quotations

«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,»

«We have just made history, ... We've had the first ministerial meeting on the opening of accession negotiations.»

«We've made a historic decision tonight on behalf of Croatia,»

«Now more than 40 years since the prospect of membership of the European Union was first held out to Turkey,»

«This is a truly historic day for Europe and for the whole of the international community.»

«theological-political divide, which could open up even further down the boundary between so-called Christian heritage states and those of Islamic heritage.»

«[Given these differences it is very unlikely that America will be able to pass a resolution that justifies use of military force against Iran. Not only are the Chinese and Russians opposed to military action but so are the Europeans. In August 2005, Chancellor Schroeder responding to Bush said,] My answer to that is: 'Dear friends in Europe and America, let's develop a strong negotiating position towards Iran, but take the military option off the table. ... Nobody is proposing military action in regard of Iran. This is an issue that needs to be resolved, and can only be resolved, by diplomatic means.»

«We look to the Iranian government to sit down with us, hear what we have to say and take action where appropriate.»

«So far there is no evidence of any transfer of the virus to human beings.»

«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,»