George Robertson
George Robertson
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We are still assessing the full impact of the damage we have inflicted. However, it is already clear we have inflicted substantial damage on Saddam's chemical and biological war machine and set back his ambition to threaten his neighbors,
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We've made a very clear statement of solidarity with Turkey,
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If there were to be clear and unambiguous evidence that (Yugoslav President Slobodan) Milosevic was meeting the conditions, and that he seemed to be doing so, then we would consider a bombing pause to allow an orderly withdrawal of his forces,
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Yes, of course it would because there would be no veto over NATO operations by Russia or any other non-NATO members, that's never been the situation and Mr Putin has made it clear that he does not want it either,
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It is clear that all roads lead to al Qaeda and pinpoint Osama bin Laden as having been involved in it.
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Our meeting today sends a clear signal that we remain determined to bring peace and stability to the entire Balkans region.
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The priority for us is to achieve a common understanding,
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The strength of feeling that is on display in Beijing is understandable, but the bombing of the Chinese Embassy in Belgrade was an acknowledged mistake, and one that is deeply regretted, ... But it is important however to recall why we are engaged in this mission and why we had to reluctantly take action.
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I see this as turning a page on past disagreements and turning to new chapters of dialogue and cooperation on matters of mutual interest,
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I see this as a kick-starting of the process of cooperation which is vitally important for both East and West in the Euro-Atlantic area just now,
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The withdrawal of Serb forces has begun to uncover the full horror of what has happened in Kosovo in the past few months,
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These airstrikes have one purpose alone, and that is to stop the genocide.
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prepared to implement a phased and conditioned reduction of the Ground Safety Zone.
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President Trajkovski has asked us officially if we will help with that process,