Tony Blair
Tony Blair
Anthony Charles Lynton Blairis a British politician who served as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1997 to 2007 and the Leader of the Labour Party from 1994 to 2007. Together with then-US President George W. Bush, he initiated the Iraq War with the invasion of Iraq, an act which remains highly controversial...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionWorld Leader
Date of Birth6 May 1953
CityEdinburgh, Scotland
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Princess Margaret had it. Before she was ill she did an enormous amount of public service, of charity work.
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Our aim was to show concern and determination, and boost the crucial task of restoring confidence in the region, ... The message was also intended to show how painful changes can increase strength and stability in the longer term.
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If they pull out it would be catastrophic for the people of Iraq and the cause of democracy and it would be a win for terrorists,
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I am in no doubt that the threat is serious and current, that (Saddam) has made progress on weapons of mass destruction and that he has to be stopped.
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I believe that this meeting, its ambiance, its friendship, its sense of partnership has created those right conditions for that partnership for the 21st century,
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I ... appeal to you and all your colleagues to do everything possible to avoid tension and violence.
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cement the new modern relationship between Britain and India.
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China is a major priority for Britain. We've got to engage with China on a broad agenda -- because China's impact on our interests is large and growing.
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no doubt whatever that the evidence of Iraqi weapons of mass destruction will be there. Absolutely.
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On the question of Iraq, I think the differences at the time of the conflict were well known,
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One of the most respected people of our times. Sense of duty and service ... extraordinary grace and dedication ... Long may she reign over us!
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Let no one be in doubt that the rules of the game are changing, ... If you come to our country from abroad, don't meddle in extremism.
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Let's just apologize and move on -- that's the sensible thing,
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Libya has stated that weapons of mass destruction are not the answer for Libya's defense, ... Libya's actions entitle it to rejoin the international community.