Stephen Hadley
Stephen Hadley
Stephen John Hadleywas the 21st U.S. Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, serving under President George W. Bush...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth13 February 1947
CountryUnited States of America
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The answer is straightforward: We will stay as long as is necessary but not one day more.
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It is planned as an opportunity for him to watch and learn a little bit about it. But, you know, who knows what he'll do? I have not asked him.
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There's an issue of finalizing the relevant agreement and then signing it. The framework basically allows access to facilities so as to facilitate cooperation between the forces of the United States and Romania,
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While it will be a topic of discussion, you shouldn't expect any major new initiatives out of that,
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This summit is not about Hugo Chavez. We've had some long-standing concerns about the policy for his government. This is not news.
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The president is very anxious to come to South Asia. He would be very anxious to meet with President Musharraf here in Pakistan.
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The president's National Security Strategy charts the way forward along the path of confidence. It is a strategy of leadership. It is a strategy of partnership. It is a strategy that protects America's vital interests, reflects America's history and promotes America's highest ideals.
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We are every month at this point been able to turn over more territory to Iraqis.
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The president's strategy affirms that the doctrine of preemption remains sound and must remain an integral part of our national security strategy. If necessary, the strategy states, under longstanding principles of self defense, we do not rule out the use of force before attacks occur, even if uncertainty remains as to the time and place of the enemy's attack.
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You know, we have learned to expect that big meetings tend sometimes to attract big crowds of demonstrators, ... The issues vary.
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will focus on his vision of a united trans-Atlantic community, working together to promote freedom and democracy, particularly in the broader Middle East.
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We've listened to our critics and are already pursuing many of their proposals.
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We'll want to continue to have a dialogue on that issue to make sure that we continue to see that issue the same way.
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We all looked at the same intelligence, and most people -- on the intelligence -- reached the same conclusion.