Jack Straw Quotes (206 Quotes)

We made some progress in respect of draft texts but obviously not sufficient progress,

understand the seriousness of the situation.

This is of fundamental importance in ensuring that Gaza does not in the future stay as a prison, it opens up economic and social relations,

I think it is completely unacceptable for someone like Christopher Meyer to break trust in the way that he has done,

We should take stock on Iran and discuss how we might best pursue the nuclear file over the coming weeks, ... This might also be an opportunity to discuss what Iran's new government and its breaking of the Paris Agreement means for EU-Iran relations over the coming months.

it does not obviate the responsibility for dealing with terrorism in their country.

I find it extraordinary that without even proper consideration, the French government has decided it will reject these proposals.

I am in no doubt at all that our policy of engagements with the government of Iran ... is the best approach,

I am deeply shocked by the news of this bomb, and I extend my sympathies to all who have been injured. Details of exactly what has happened and the nature of the injuries are not clear,

If Saddam Hussein doesn't accept the peaceful path to the disarmament of his weapons of mass destruction set out by the U. N. resolution, then there will have to be military action taken in order to enforce the will of the U. N.,

Mr Mugabe now has a choice either he calls of the thugs, allows the media to operate freely, and lets the population of Zimbabwe make a democratic choice, or he and his key ministers will pay the price.

The Russian Federation have the same aim as the rest of the international community, ... Foreign Minister Lavrov is on record as saying that the Russian Federation does not wish the government of Iran to develop or acquire a nuclear weapons capability. That is the same approach as we have. What we're now working out is the appropriate tactics to achieve that.

We must have a bargain which enables both sides to come out of it with their head held high.

I'm not going to anticipate the outcome of the discussions. I hope they will be successful,

The action taken last night, which resulted in the deaths of children among others in a missile attack in Gaza, is unacceptable and counterproductive.

I have today decided that I will not order the extradition of Senator Pinochet to Spain, ... I have also decided not to issue authorities to proceed in respect of the extradition requests from Switzerland, Belgium and France.

There is broad agreement on the issue of terrorism. Almost everybody round the room represents a country which has suffered from terrorism... Everybody understands the need to fight it. But as ever, there is some negotiation over texts,

But members of the public are bound to be concerned and their concerns can be allayed if they are shown that every effort is being made by the European Union and by member states effectively to coordinate action.

Although Yitzhak Rabin was prevented from seeing his efforts bear fruit, he set in motion a process which, despite setbacks, continues today,

one of the appropriate moments to make this clear.

In this country we have a very clear tradition by which people are fully entitled to engage in all kinds of peaceful, sometimes very noisy, protest,

We're going to listen carefully ... and make an assessment from there,

I think you ought to say so, otherwise your comparison is entirely worthless.

This was a despicable assault on innocent civilians attending a religious ceremony at the local mosque. The depravity of the individuals responsible knows no bounds.

I profoundly regret the circumstances in which we had to hold this meeting, ... I would personally like take this opportunity to offer my own condolences to Mr. Menezes' family and friends, and condolences to the Brazilian government and people.

It will take some time before a fully-fledged government, equivalent to that of a normal nation state, can be established ... The signs are, however, more hopeful than they were.

While the Taliban connives with foreign terrorists, the Afghan people suffer from poverty, drought and hunger,

Delay would give Saddam the clearest possible signal that his strategy is succeeding, ... It would tell him that the international community lacks the will to disarm him.

Globalization is a fact of life. The French, my comrade friend, may not like it, but we either have to deal with it or it will engulf us all. The old economic and social model of Europe won't work to deliver prosperity, social justice and jobs in the way it used to. And it's a big challenge, especially, if I may say so, for the country you represent and others on the Continent.

We look to the Iranian government to sit down with us, hear what we have to say and take action where appropriate.

We left the door open for further diplomatic action with Iran. And I hope they take this opportunity,

Saddam's weapons pose a grave threat to international peace and security, ... We must not shrink from our commitment.

I totally condemn these actions and I urge the Uzbek authorities to show restraint in dealing with the situation and look for a way to resolve it peacefully.

mistake of his life.

The consequences of a failure of nerve to deal with the threat posed by Iraq's weapons of mass destruction are potentially devastating for Muslims and non-Muslims alike,

Microsoft technology has transformed business practices and his company has had a profound impact on the British economy,

The process of Turkish accession has turned into a lightning rod for other discontent,

LONDON, England (CNN) -- Saying he is very, very sorry ... handled sympathetically and quickly.

The news that a third British citizen has died from his wounds from the attack in Iraq is terrible -- terrible for his family and for his community -- and it is something which all of us condemn unreservedly,

I think there is a widespread recognition across the whole of the Middle East, including in Israel, ... that the only viable and safe solution to the terrible conflict in the Middle East is a two-state solution -- a secure state of Israel alongside a viable and democratic state of Palestine.

We made it clear there will have to be significant changes in levels of overall spending of the EU and in the structure of funding compared to what was on the table in June if there is going to be a deal in December.

It shows how from very, very dark circumstances -- and we've had to deal with terrorism year after year after year which has killed hundreds of people -- it is possible to see the light, provide the process to keep going and achieve results,

It is our decision as to whether or not we move a second resolution,

It will spell out that we are approaching the end of the final opportunity that Saddam Hussein was given to completely disarm in substance as well as process.

If the situation in Zimbabwe continues to deteriorate, Britain will argue for Zimbabwe's suspension from the Commonwealth at the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in March.

We need all to remember that the coalition ... decided to take military action to remove the Saddam regime because of our very clear assessment that Saddam Hussein and his regime were in clear material breach of U. N. Security Council resolution 1441 and many preceding that, and that therefore we did have to face the serious consequences which that resolution made clear would follow,

I have a clear duty of care in respect of both UK citizens and of UK staff in diplomatic posts abroad

The fact that the Government is supporting pilgrims on the Hajj highlights the extent to which we in Britain live in a truly multi-cultural multi-religious society. No other Western country provides this kind of delegation.

No negotiation is ever possible if you have to negotiate not only with the people in the room but also with some other committee in permanent session,

I think that his history of mendacity is so intense and so long-lasting that he wouldn't understand the truth if he fell over it.