Because the task of a political leader is to do what he believes is better for his country. Sometimes the public opinion is in favor; sometimes the public opinion needs a little bit more time to understand things.

There are the countries of the north of Europe taking decisions and the countries of the south of Europe that are living under intervention. This division exists.

The alliance should agree... to an effective NATO role against the new threats presented by international terrorism and weapons of mass destruction.

There is no possible negotiation with these killers. Our aim is to win over terrorism. Only by being firm we can stop terrorism. We must be firm fighting the terrorists and opposing the final aims they want to achieve.

I am a quiet man who grows through adversity.

Today we confront the future with optimism from a founded hope for the Iraqi people - in freedom

Without economic development, any potential for political openness and freedom will be questionable.