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...
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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.
crisis talk
To talk about a crisis is not right.
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We've had a very interesting working dinner, ... We can start negotiations with Turkey on the basis of the analysis of the commission.
satisfied
I am satisfied with the discussions of tonight.
progress reason recorded
There is all the more reason to say 'Yes' so that some progress can be recorded with the constitutional treaty,
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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,
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Looking at the results, the voters have given a clear signal. But we'll have to discuss proposals and stability, especially with LPF.
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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,
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Our global economy is built on establishing strategic communications, ... The U.S. and the Netherlands have a great deal in common including a creative spirit.
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I believe that serious reflection about the values we Europeans share is crucial for the vitality and energy of the European Union.
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a remarkable man who won a warm place in the hearts of the Dutch people. With his passing, a great man is gone.
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We should not let ourselves be divided by a small group of people which writes its message in blood, a small group of people with a cynical message of terror that want to drive us to hatred,
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In an impoverished Europe which conflict had ripped apart, people yearned for peace, freedom, stability and a new chance to prosper.