Jan Balkenende
Jan Balkenende
Jan Pieter "Jan Peter" Balkenende, Jr.; born 7 May 1956) is a Dutch politician of the Christian Democratic Appeal. He served as Prime Minister of the Netherlands from 22 July 2002 until 14 October 2010...
attack example hope modern others problems protocol
We need others to say 'no' to unacceptable behavior. This protocol is modern way to attack the problems and I hope this example will be followed,
debt express gave gift gratitude great precious salute
Our debt of gratitude is too great to express in words. They gave us the most precious gift -- freedom, ... Today, I salute them.
crisis talk
To talk about a crisis is not right.
attention chechnya concerned delicate fact human rights state topic visit
The topic of Chechnya is a very delicate one, ... With this state visit we have to give attention to the fact that we are concerned about human rights and concerned about human rights activists, and the way they are treated.
attention people point reaches true walk
When it reaches the point where two people can't walk through the same door, then it can't continue, because it distracts attention from our true business.
issues realized
We realized very big issues are at stake,
believe crucial energy europeans reflection serious share values vitality
I believe that serious reflection about the values we Europeans share is crucial for the vitality and energy of the European Union.
satisfied
I am satisfied with the discussions of tonight.
again change cruelty millions peace return skies somehow suffering
I feel the suffering of millions and yet when I look up into the skies I somehow feel everything will change for the better, that this cruelty will end, that peace will return again once more.
analysis basis start turkey
We've had a very interesting working dinner, ... We can start negotiations with Turkey on the basis of the analysis of the commission.
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It's terrible if you hear about a fire of such size, 11 people dead, ... Our thoughts are with the families of the victims and the wounded.
bond freedom remember values
Day after day we must remember we can freedom for granted. Day after day we must keep the bond between freedom and other values in mind.
basis fruitful further
No basis for further fruitful and sustainable co-operation
progress reason recorded
There is all the more reason to say 'Yes' so that some progress can be recorded with the constitutional treaty,