George Robertson
George Robertson
certainly chance government seize
There is a chance for a breakthrough and I certainly am urging the Macedonian Government to seize that opportunity,
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The ball is now firmly in the court of the Macedonian government to deliver on the political dialogue and the cease fire in order to allow NATO's help to come into effect,
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This country is still on a knife-edge but in the last three days the government has regained confidence, regained ground and regained the initiative,
deliver government parliament promises
It is now up to the Macedonian government and parliament to deliver on their part of the bargain, on promises solemnly made,
courage government vision voting
I congratulate the government and the parliamentarians for their vision and courage in voting for this law.
achieve common priority
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,
purpose stop
These airstrikes have one purpose alone, and that is to stop the genocide.
ground implement phased prepared reduction safety
prepared to implement a phased and conditioned reduction of the Ground Safety Zone.
asked help officially president
President Trajkovski has asked us officially if we will help with that process,
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public trust is essential to an effective judicial system and one judge's conduct may have a significant impact upon the public's perception of the entire judicial system ...