Anders Rasmussen Quotes (19 Quotes)

We deeply respect all religions, including Islam, and it is important for me to tell you that the Danish people have no intention to offend Muslims.

We need to resolve this issue through dialogue, not violence.

There is no doubt in my mind that Saddam Hussein is a problem. ... He has the capability of producing weapons of mass destruction and the willingness to use them. We know that he has breached several U.N. declarations.

After the Second World War, great Europeans like Schumann, Monet and Spinelli created a vision of a Europe without war and united in co-operation. This dream has come true for us in Western Europe.

I am happy to announce that we have reached an agreement on the question of transit between the Kaliningrad region and the rest of the Russian Federation,

As a small country we will gain influence by getting a seat at the table where important decisions are made.

We want to reform hospitals, ensure better care of the elderly, increase maternity leave to one year... tighten policy regarding foreigners and, from day one, put a lid on taxes.

The Yes vote sends a clear signal to candidate countries that we take their joining the European Union very seriously.

We have gone to the limit. There is no more money.

I appeal to all that we seize this historic opportunity to reunite the Europe that for so long has been divided.

The time for grand speeches is over. We must now put our words into action. Now is the time for us to fulfil our promises.

The 1990s were the decade of mega-summits. I think we should make the next 10 years the decade of action.

We are now facing a growing global crisis. Now it has become an international political matter. I urge calm and steadiness.

The approval of the Nice Treaty is essential if we are to proceed on schedule for enlargement.

Twelve years ago the Eastern European people liberated themselves and booted out the communists,

We're facing a growing global crisis that has the potential to escalate beyond the control of governments and other authorities.

We are not leaving Brussels without a result, and I will let it take the time it needs...If not, we will not be able to conclude the accession talks in December.

Western Europe has already been dragging its feet for too long about getting the Eastern European countries into our community.

I do not believe in subsidizing old-fashioned industries and an artificial prolongation of non-competitive sectors,