George Robertson
George Robertson
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We are focusing entirely on the defense of Turkey in the circumstances where that ally believes it is under threat and NATO as a collective security alliance with obligations that go along with that. (But) we're not part of any decision-making process that is tied to the United Nations.
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Together, the countries that spent four decades glowering at each other across the wall of hatred and fear now have the opportunity to transform Euro-Atlantic security for the better,
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We will go away when he (Iraqi President Saddam Hussein) complies with the Security Council resolutions,
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It's a genuine trans-Atlantic partnership, a genuine trans-Atlantic forum where people argue and talk and debate, as you would expect in 19 democracies, and it is about collective security and collective defense, ... American Morning With Paula Zahn.
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We're not going away, ... We will go away when he (Hussein) complies with the (U.N.) Security Council resolutions.
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That said, ... I would urge you to ensure the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia's security forces show restraint and fully abide by the military technical agreement provisions.
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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,