Javier Solana Quotes (202 Quotes)

We are trying to see how we can help to scale down the violence, and the situation of tension, and therefore to return to what is a dream of everybody, to try to negotiate a permanent peace.

I think we need to give President Konare and the African Union all the support that they need. It is true that sometimes we promise things to the African Union and then we don't give what the promises are. We have to commit ourselves, within our capacities, of course.

As far as we are concerned, ... we have finalized all the planning process and we are ready to act. I think that is clear enough,

The region is going through a very difficult process and I think it would be better to make constructive statements to see if we can cool down the situation.

The European Union is here to help. But we are not here in a mediating function.

According to our information, and our information is good, many army and special police units remain in Kosovo, ... These units must be withdrawn immediately.

It is not in the mind of anybody at this point in time to use military action.

This is the moment pressure has to put on Iran. If they don't get fissionable material we have plenty of time.

Rather than talk about a state of war, we should discuss a state of peace.

A new agreement will make it much easier for us to realize the full potential of our partnership and will be a strong signal of our mutual commitment to deepening our relationship.

We will continue economic support for the Palestinian Authority. We want to see how the new government is formed. After that we will decide what to do, but we will never abandon the Palestinian people.

All efforts to achieve a negotiated political solution to the Kosovo crisis have failed and no alternative is open but to take military action,

We've recognized that this is a mistake, and this is a mistake we regret,

The military authorities of NATO are contemplating all the possibilities so that an embargo can be guaranteed, not only by NATO-friendly countries but also for other things,

NATO continues to support a political solution which brings an end to the violence in Kosovo,

NATO is preparing to go further if required to halt the violence and protect the civilian populations (in Kosovo),

Any attack with hostile intent against NATO verification aircraft will have the greatest consequence,

We want to listen to the inspectors, we want to continue working in the framework of the United Nations,

Russia has its heart divided between its Slav soul and its disgust for (Yugoslav President Slobodan) Milosevic's behavior,

I welcome the commitment by North Korea to abandon all nuclear weapons and existing nuclear programs and to return at an early date to the Non-Proliferation Treaty and to IAEA safeguards.

No, what we are doing today is a reflection on what may happen if at the end of the day what is going (on) now in the (U.N.) Security Council does fail.

I would like to express very clearly that the European Union people do respect the countries of this part of the world and don't want to offend anybody.

NATO is resolved to persevere until the violence in Kosovo has ended and a political solution has been reached,

We would like very much to support President Abbas at this period of time. This is what we are going to do today.

in order to achieve it a military threat may be needed.

Any military action is definitely out of the question for us.

We are concerned about the process. ... We don't think the process has been properly done. This is a very important country for Europe, ... but the quality of democracy has to be better.

We have to see what is the response that the Iranians give us.

We have been talking today on how we can send a message to the people in both communities, the Islamic and European, that we need this not to happen again...We strongly hope that people will be now sensible to understand that.

We must do better militarily. We cannot afford to waste more opportunities to fulfill our objectives, in particular avoiding a growing trans-Atlantic capability gap.

I don't think this is the moment to do sanctions, and I do think the sanctions may contribute to the opposite that we want to obtain, which is defusing of the crisis,

(In) the European Union we feel a profound respect yesterday, today and tomorrow and we never had wanted in any case to offend their feelings.

Acting under the authority granted me by the North Atlantic Council, I have accordingly decided to terminate with immediate effect the air campaign, which I suspended on June 10,

Further work continues to be necessary in order to make this possible, including explaining what we plan to do to European public opinion, as well as to our international partners, including the US but also China too.

For a long time there has been a lot of talk but not much action. I think we have to reverse that now.

Political leaders must display unity and responsibility. There is great deal of work to do and there is no time to lose.

Therefore, a few moments ago, I instructed Gen. Clark to suspend NATO's air operations against Yugoslavia,

We want to make sure every member of the board of governors is aware of the importance of the decisions that are going to be taken at the extraordinary meeting.

Now what we want to do is be able to attack, from the airplanes, their headquarters, their commanders which are underground so that we can stop the tremendous ethnic cleansing which is now taking place on the ground,

The EU views with serious concern ... Iran's intention to resume suspended nuclear activities. It urges Iran not to take this step ... at a moment when international confidence in the peaceful nature of (Tehran's nuclear) program is far from restored.

We still have time to continue work.

It will mean a better deal for European taxpayers, and for their armed forces. And it is a vital step for ensuring that our defense industries remain globally competitive.

The founding fathers of this alliance would be proud of what we have done and what we are doing, ... Fifty years after its creation, the Atlantic alliance continues to demonstrate that for us, values have meaning.

We are analyzing the letter and we will see what is new in the letter. We will respond. We don't want to go any further at this point.

NATO is ready for its new mission -- a mission to bring people back to their homes and to build a lasting and just peace in Kosovo,

All political leaders support... the plan given by the president.

I think the most important concern we should have at this moment is the return of the refugees. That should be the most important commitment that the international community should have at this point ... In order to achieve that ... there is no question the forces will have to be withdrawn,

Throughout history, new arrivals or new competitors have often been regarded as threats, but the reality is that a stronger and more confident China is good for the world,

Regarding relations with the European Union, all the declarations of the election campaign have been positive.

I am confident that today NATO is not only becoming larger but also stronger, more cohesive and more coherent,