Jan Balkenende
Jan Balkenende
Jan Pieter "Jan Peter" Balkenende, Jr.; born 7 May 1956) is a Dutch politician of the Christian Democratic Appeal. He served as Prime Minister of the Netherlands from 22 July 2002 until 14 October 2010...
bond freedom remember values
Day after day we must remember we can freedom for granted. Day after day we must keep the bond between freedom and other values in mind.
presidency work
Now it's up to the presidency to work on its proposals.
lost
The Netherlands lost a personality of international status.
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Our global economy is built on establishing strategic communications, ... The U.S. and the Netherlands have a great deal in common including a creative spirit.
satisfied
I am satisfied with the discussions of tonight.
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a remarkable man who won a warm place in the hearts of the Dutch people. With his passing, a great man is gone.
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The mood in the Turkish delegation is one of disappointment,
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The Netherlands is a nation where people ought to want to meet one another, where cultures meet each other,
chemistry sad steps sufficient trust
The chemistry was unsatisfactory. There was not sufficient trust to take the steps that were needed. That is the sad conclusion,
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Our debt of gratitude is too great to express in words. They gave us the most precious gift -- freedom, ... Today, I salute them.
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In an impoverished Europe which conflict had ripped apart, people yearned for peace, freedom, stability and a new chance to prosper.
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It's terrible if you hear about a fire of such size, 11 people dead, ... Our thoughts are with the families of the victims and the wounded.
basis fruitful further
No basis for further fruitful and sustainable co-operation
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The topic of Chechnya is a very delicate one, ... With this state visit we have to give attention to the fact that we are concerned about human rights and concerned about human rights activists, and the way they are treated.