17 Quotes by Ruud Lubbers


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    We have said we are available, if Paris and London ask us, to give a hand with the screening of the people at Sangatte. We could do it together,

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    Only, only, when Saddam Hussein does not comply with both the inspections and the consequences of the inspections ... then there can be reason for a military intervention,

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    I think the American intelligence agency put into practice what is very common there; just give us all the information. And do not arrest that man; just let him go ahead. We will have him followed and that way gain more information,

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    The critical point is not our preparedness -- the critical point is the cooperation of the Government of Pakistan at the borders.

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    While we expect neighboring states to live up to their responsibilities to protect refugees, ... we also expect the international community to do its part by supporting humanitarian efforts throughout the region.

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    We will be immediately providing shelter material for about one-fifth of the estimated affected population, but this is just the start of our operation,

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