Tony Blair
Tony Blair
Anthony Charles Lynton Blairis a British politician who served as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1997 to 2007 and the Leader of the Labour Party from 1994 to 2007. Together with then-US President George W. Bush, he initiated the Iraq War with the invasion of Iraq, an act which remains highly controversial...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionWorld Leader
Date of Birth6 May 1953
CityEdinburgh, Scotland
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It is also perhaps fitting that here in Northern Ireland a good part of our discussions focused on the Middle East,
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The president set out very clearly a way forward on the Middle East process. There is a renewed sense of vigor and optimism.
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We will be discussing Iraq, no doubt, and the Middle East and various other issues and I'm sure it will be an excellent and constructive meeting, as ever,
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There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that what is happening in Iraq now is crucial for our own security, ... Never mind the security of Iraq or the greater Middle East. It is crucial for the security of the world.
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So for those who sometimes say that the process in the Middle East is hopeless we say we can look at Northern Ireland and take some hope from that.
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I think the union has come out of this strengthened, not weakened,
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I think there is a proper sense of moral outrage at what Milosevic has done that we should not shy away from but should be proud of feeling.
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People are perfectly entitled to freedom of speech in our country and we should celebrate that fact and I'm really sorry about what happened to Walter and I've apologized to him,
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Our intention is that they will be made public,
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You are contaminated! You have shaken hands with a murderer!
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Our response to this should not be to run away and hide...but on the contrary--to hold firm,
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Our fault has not been impatience, the truth is, our patience should have been exhausted weeks and months and even years ago,
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Robin was an outstanding, extraordinary talent - brilliant, incisive in debate, of incredible skill and persuasive power,
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It is dangerous because it is not rivalry, but partnership, we need -- a common will and a shared purpose in the face of a common threat.