We in Ireland have not been immune from the bigotry and the indifference which manifested itself in Europe this century

States can be deterred by the fear of retaliation; non-state organisations cannot by deterred at all.

The E.U. is more than just a trade organization or a common market; it is a guarantee of democracy, freedom, justice, and human rights. Nations cannot stay in the E.U. if they do not respect these guarantees.

We in Ireland have not been immune from the bigotry and the indifference which manifested itself in Europe this century

U.S. companies rely on the European market for more than half of their global foreign profits.

That's where my job comes in. Getting the E.U. and U.S. to agree.

Since creation of the E.U. a half century ago, Europe has enjoyed the longest period of peace in its history.