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

The EU and the U.S. often work together to develop international standards. This is the case in fighting terrorism and transnational crime, advancing trade liberalization, and combating piracy and intellectual property violations.

Proliferation of nuclear weapons to terrorist organisations is far more dangerous than proliferation of nuclear weapons to states, even states like North Korea.

The economy is not an abstraction. The economy consists of people, and it will only grow if people feel secure and are reasonably free.

A terrorist nuclear detonation in a western city would destroy all economic confidence.

Ireland has a role to play in making the E.U. united and strong.

Financial service providers act as the lubricating oil in the economy. They link consumers who want to invest their savings for a good return with companies who want to borrow on best terms for expansion.