U.S. companies earn more from their investments in the EU than in the rest of the world combined.

One cannot have economic growth without security.

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.

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

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

The time horizon may be too long for sole reliance on market solutions - but perhaps the inventiveness of the financial services industry will prove me wrong that point!

The E.U. imports more agricultural goods from developing countries around the world than does the U.S., Canada and Japan, combined.