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

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.

The E.U. is the world's fastest growing democratic body.

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

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

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

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