Guy Verhofstadt
Guy Verhofstadt
Guy Maurice Marie Louise Verhofstadt; born 11 April 1953) is a Flemish Belgian politician, who served as the 47th Prime Minister of Belgium from 1999 to 2008. Defeating the Socialists and Christian Democrats in the aftermath of the Agusta scandal and Dioxin Affair, he was the first liberal Prime Minister in Belgium since 1884...
NationalityBelgian
ProfessionStatesman
Date of Birth11 April 1953
CountryBelgium
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both certainly chairman continue pressure
that we continue to pressure both parties, but certainly Chairman Arafat, to go in implementing everything he has said in his speech.
great short
Let's say there were a great many interruptions in a very short time.
government reasonable
The government has been reasonable and I would now like to see the truckers be as reasonable,
allowed conviction democracy families ideas threaten
The conviction that ideas which threaten our freedom, our democracy and our families can never be allowed to win.
decisions future heavy immediate
is a particularly heavy one and should see us take important decisions for the immediate and longer-term future of our union.
danger patience prosperity
The people's patience is at its end. Our economy, the prosperity of our people, is in danger.
clearly explain impression matter member portuguese position presidency states
I have the impression that the Portuguese presidency will explain this position of the other 14 member states very clearly when the matter is raised,
challenges calamity crisis
Crises are challenges, not calamities.
miracle world problem
There is no miracle cure for the many problems of the world.
ideas world illusion
The idea that the world can unite without being regulated is clearly an illusion.
heart europe unions
We don't want protectionism at the heart of the European Union.
brother order suffering
Brothers in suffering, brothers in resistance, brothers in ideals and conviction. It is now our duty to further strengthen this bond in order to secure this hard-won freedom for future generations.
concern approved
That which concerns everyone must also be discussed and approved by everyone.
fire safety bravery
Where do you find the strength to brave a barrage of enemy fire and to bring your wounded friends to safety at great risk to your own life? Conviction.