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“An alliance of civilisations can be our most powerful weapon in the fight against terror.”
“Without justice, the most heinous crimes go unpunished; victims are unable to obtain redress, and peace remains an elusive goal, since impunity generates more hatred, leading to acts of revenge and more suffering.”
“Internal security implies also an external dimension, a defence capacity.”
“The European Union will never see America, or an American president, as a risk.”
“We do not interfere in U.S. politics... and Europeans expect that America does not interfere in European politics.”
“There are trends in our societies... that can lead to some political decisions in America and in Europe that can give some ground to the radicalization discourse.”
“Peace between Israel and Palestine is a top priority for the European Union, and it will remain a top priority in our political agenda.”
“The E.U. needs a strategy that marries a shared vision to common action.”
“Our policy on the annexation of Crimea, which we consider illegal, will stay.”
“A transition, by definition, means you start in one place and finish in another.”
“As long as a member state is a member state, there are no negotiations bilaterally on any trade agreement with third parties.”
“Each new generation needs to commit again to the foundations of our peaceful coexistence.”
“Our expectation is that the Russian Federation does its part to protect its own citizens in full respect of human rights principles.”
“The E.U. intends to be one of the biggest humanitarian donors on the Syrian crisis.”
“Too often, when Europeans talked of trans-Atlantic ties, we focused on the North Atlantic only.”
“We have to be serious and consistent if we believe the European Union makes sense. I believe it makes sense.”
“The European vision is the United Nations' vision.”
“It is not only the people of Gaza that can't afford having a fourth war - all the world cannot afford this.”
“My passion was reading newspapers - and I became curious, in particular, about Islam and the Arab world.”
“Justice is one of the core elements towards reconciliation and sustainable peace.”