Robin Cook
Robin Cook
Robert Finlayson Cookwas a British Labour Party politician, who served as the Member of Parliamentfor Livingston from 1983 until his death, and served in the Cabinet as Foreign Secretary from 1997 to 2001...
NationalityScottish
ProfessionNovelist
Date of Birth4 May 1940
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We cannot accept any peace that does not allow refugees to return and return safely,
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We are here to help clarify one of the darkest episodes in human history,
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We hold President Milosevic responsible for the safety of these three men,
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I think it would probably be fair to say that there was a selection of evidence to support the conclusion rather than a conclusion that arose from a full consideration of the evidence,
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I think it would be doubly tragic if it does emerge this accident was, in part, caused by the persistent hounding of the princess and her privacy by photographers,
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Our objective is clear: to impress on India and Pakistan the urgent need to adhere to the global non-proliferation regime, to conduct no further tests, and to begin a dialogue which will go to the heart of the differences between them. The nuclear tests have only increased tension, not enhanced security,
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Some of (the press) are treating as proven facts allegations which have been made against officials, ... In fairness to the officials, I would ask press and public not to rush into judgment.
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I was pleased that the prime minister assured me that he would make inquiries today about access ... to the remaining two British citizens he has not yet seen,
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I was pleased that the prime minister also assured me that those detained would be treated in accordance with due process of law.
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I welcome this statement, which looks like a positive development, ... We shall need to study exactly what the Libyans have said.
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I welcome any move which helps bring Milosevic to justice, ... It is vital that Milosevic answers these charges.
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I warmly welcome the news that the meeting in Rome has agreed (to) the terms of a statute to establish the International Criminal Court,
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It is a visible demonstration to our commitment to completing the job,
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It is an historic step, and I am delighted that the U.K. played a leading role in its achievement.