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country years europe
The more democratic and open a society is, the more it's exposed to terrorism. The more a country is free, not governed by a police regime, the more it risks hijackings or massacres like the ones that took place for many years in Italy and Germany and other parts of Europe. Oriana Fallaci
country people
It's very gratifying to me to see my works bringing people closer to my country. Orhan Pamuk
country war years
If the Americans would only take all the money they have spent on this war (Iraq), and spend it like Soros has done on civil societies in these countries, then in 10 years they would have wonderful results. Orhan Pamuk
country turkeys europe
I see Turkey's future as being in Europe, as one of many prosperous, tolerant, democratic countries. Orhan Pamuk
country heart people
It's such a shame that we know so little about our own country, that we can't find it in our hearts to love our own kind. Instead we admire those who show our country disrespect and betray its people. Orhan Pamuk
country people way
Actually, it's the other way round. In a poor country, the only consolation people can have is the one that comes from their beliefs. Orhan Pamuk
country eye media
Of course in Turkey I'm seen as being on the 'Western' side, criticised by the nationalists, criticised by the communitarians as not belonging. Even, sometimes, criticised for looking at my country through Western eyes. And in the Western media I'm portrayed as belonging to the East. Orhan Pamuk
country stupid rich-countries
Listen to me: Life is not about principles; it`s about happiness.` `But if you don`t have any principles, and if you don`t have faith, you can`t be happy at all,` said Kadife. `That`s true. But in a brutal country like ours, where human life is cheap, it`s stupid to destroy yourself for the sake of your beliefs. Beliefs? High ideas? Only people in rich countries can enjoy such luxuries.` `Actually, it`s the other way round. In a poor country, people`s sole consolation comes from their beliefs. Orhan Pamuk
country stupid ideas
In a brutal country like ours, where human life is 'cheap', it's stupid to destroy yourself for the sake of your beliefs. Beliefs? High ideas? Only people in rich countries can enjoy such luxuries. Orhan Pamuk
country eye opportunity
He is the richest man who enriches his country most; in whom the people feel richest and proudest; who gives himself with his money; who opens the doors of opportunity widest to those about him; who is ears to the deaf; eyes to the blind, and feet to the lame. Such a man makes every acre of land in his community worth more, and makes richer every man who lives near him. Orison Swett Marden
country stories actors
In western countries, there are roles written for older actors. Films are made on them, including love stories. Om Puri
country issues needs
You can't have the legislative and executive branch working in a parallel universe...the partisanship that has gripped Washington has prevented us from dealing with the issues that this country needs to grapple with to determine its future. Olympia Snowe
country thinking-about-you people
What is the purpose of public service? It's to solve problems for the people you represent and certainly in the United States Senate, thinking about your state and thinking about your country as well. Olympia Snowe
country mean drug
Indeed, we must foster cost-saving competition. And that means joining the marketplace of other industrialized countries - not just for the manufacturers who sell drugs, but for consumers as well. Olympia Snowe
country fighting injustice
Pope John Paul II not only visited Nigeria twice but stood by the country in its fight against dictatorship and injustice. Olusegun Obasanjo
country law claims
If I am not above the law, nobody in this country can then claim to be above the law. Olusegun Obasanjo
country oil government
What the oil producer gets paid is about 16 percent. The majority of it is tax, which in fairness to the government of this country they have accepted and admitted. Olusegun Obasanjo
country poverty strive
Nigeria has no business with poverty. With our human and material resources, we shall strive to eradicate poverty from our country. Olusegun Obasanjo
country leader political
North and south must also adopt measures to arrest the growing phenomenon of illegal capital flight and the repatriation of illicit wealth siphoned abroad by corrupt political leaders and their collaborators back to their countries of origin, Olusegun Obasanjo
country reflection september-11
The shock caused by the September 11 events has also lead to a thorough reflection on the existing disparity between rich and poor countries, on the misery of populations of the South. Omar Bongo
country democracy links
But the Western countries that link their partnership with the poorest countries with respect for democracy also have to consider that they have obligations towards these countries. Omar Bongo
country independence enjoy
But since independence, Gabon is one of the few countries in Central Africa that enjoys peace and stability. Omar Bongo
country drama world
Because the world is in economic recession, which worsened since this drama happened, and our country will bear the burden of all of these consequences. Omar Bongo
country brother ambition
My actions to promote peace, the mediation missions which I carried out during many conflicts, which very often occurred between brothers of the same country, are not driven by any ulterior motives or any calculations based on personal ambitions. Omar Bongo
country fighting names
Therefore, every country has to understand that fighting against international terrorism is not for the sake of the United States, but for the sake of themselves, and, to a larger extent, in the name of stability of international relations. Omar Bongo
country islamic egypt
Do not forget that the Arab countries, starting with Algeria and Egypt, are the ones that have paid the heaviest toll because of Islamic terror. Omar Bongo
country rights generosity
When they favor the access of other people to education and health care, the countries of the North not only demonstrate generosity or solidarity, but also implement the principles of respecting and promoting human rights. Omar Bongo
country solidarity duty
In short, we have, among African countries, a duty of solidarity. Omar Bongo
country believe struggle
I talk to women's groups all over the country and see women struggling with this. The fear of not being accepted, of being different, of not having a man, all make it hard for a woman to do what she really believes is right for her. Olympia Dukakis
country may economic
It may be that apartheid brings such stupendous economic advantages to countries that they would sooner have apartheid than permit its destruction. Oliver Tambo
country children movement
The children of any nation are its future. A country, a movement, a person that does not value its youth and children does not deserve its future. Oliver Tambo
country children ideas
all the French speak French - even the children. Many Americans and Britishers who visit the country never quite adjust to this, and the idea persists that the natives speak the language just to show off or be difficult. Olivia De Havilland
country america people
When you look at the global situation, if America learned to be one of the many countries in the world and to find its way to cooperate with people and bring a global peace that could bring great prosperity to this globe, there is still a chance of that, and that's a big lesson from history. We are not paying attention to that. Oliver Stone