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Lord Robertson quotes

Scottish Diplomat April 12, 1946

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What I will remember most from my time in NATO is meeting children in the countries where I've gone to, to Moscow and to Kiev, I've met school children. Lord Robertson
And most countries are now reducing the number of conscripts and increasing the professionals that are available because they're available on short notice. Lord Robertson
I believe that the organisers of this conference have chosen a very timely subject for our discussion - because the 21st century will confront us with an entirely new set of challenges. Lord Robertson
And I was asked if I would come and help with the recovery of this great British company, Cable and Wireless, and I'm delighted to become part of the new and very talented management that have been brought in to that company as well. Lord Robertson
Within NATO, our Defence Capabilities Initiative has identified the essential capabilities all Allies must have for modern operations, and Allies are working to meet those requirements. Lord Robertson
In sum, as we enter the 21st century, the Euro-Atlantic community - North America and Europe together - has to face some tough challenges when it comes to improving our capability. Lord Robertson
And, perhaps most importantly, regional conflicts will again and again confront us with a cruel choice between costly engagement and costly indifference. Lord Robertson
Lord Robertson quote: "Globalisation will make our societies more creative and..."
Globalisation will make our societies more creative and prosperous, but also more vulnerable. Lord Robertson
The rapid dissemination of technology and information offers entirely new ways of production, but it can also bring the spectre of more states developing weapons of mass destruction. Lord Robertson
Lord Robertson quote: "If we get the capabilities, NATO, along with the European..."
If we get the capabilities, NATO, along with the European Union, can do amazing things. Lord Robertson
So seven new countries, three of them formerly part of the Soviet Union, and the others part of the Warsaw Pact, will become full members of NATO next year. Lord Robertson
Well, if the NATO countries don't make more of their troops usable and don't get the equipment to get them fast where the action is, then the organisation will suffer and will increasingly become irrelevant. Lord Robertson
Lord Robertson quote: "For years, European leaders have pointed out that Europe is an..."
For years, European leaders have pointed out that Europe is an economic giant, but a military pygmy. Lord Robertson
Lord Robertson quote: "For years, we have heard warnings that Europe needs to..."
For years, we have heard warnings that Europe needs to contribute more to NATO's capability. Lord Robertson
Lord Robertson quote: "NATO and the EU have also agreed on permanent arrangements on..."
NATO and the EU have also agreed on permanent arrangements on consultation and cooperation between themselves. Lord Robertson

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