The summit in June was a political disaster and after that we have to create a better atmosphere, |
The time for grand speeches is over. We must now put our words into action. Now is the time for us to fulfil our promises. |
The Yes vote sends a clear signal to candidate countries that we take their joining the European Union very seriously. |
There is no doubt in my mind that Saddam Hussein is a problem. ... He has the capability of producing weapons of mass destruction and the willingness to use them. We know that he has breached several U.N. declarations. |
This is a joyful event for all of Denmark. The government sends its best wishes for the future of the whole family. |
Twelve years ago the Eastern European people liberated themselves and booted out the communists, |
We are not leaving Brussels without a result, and I will let it take the time it needs...If not, we will not be able to conclude the accession talks in December. |
We are now facing a growing global crisis. Now it has become an international political matter. I urge calm and steadiness. |
We deeply respect all religions, including Islam, and it is important for me to tell you that the Danish people have no intention to offend Muslims. |
We have gone to the limit. There is no more money. |
We need to resolve this issue through dialogue, not violence. |
We want to reform hospitals, ensure better care of the elderly, increase maternity leave to one year... tighten policy regarding foreigners and, from day one, put a lid on taxes. |
We're facing a growing global crisis that has the potential to escalate beyond the control of governments and other authorities. |
We're strongly in favor of the U.N. plan for a solution to the Cyprus conflict, ... Hopefully a solution can be found before the end of this summit, but we cannot and will not let it block our decisions on enlargement. |
Western Europe has already been dragging its feet for too long about getting the Eastern European countries into our community. |