I want to increase our spending on research and development by 25%. That's something the U.S. does very well. That dynamism alongside a welfare state in the European community - that's the synthesis I want to achieve.

I don't think this debate is negative, it is enriching

Any peace process after so many years of horror and terror will be long and difficult.

The risk of a terrorist victory is greater when in fighting terror, democracy betrays its own essence.

You can't bomb a people just in case.

Markets are very important but for the government the citizens are more so.

...it is true that renewable energy is expensive and can't be done without public sector support, it is an important investment in the future.