Lord Robertson Quotes & Sayings

“Globalisation will make our societies more creative and prosperous, but also more vulnerable.”

“And, perhaps most importantly, regional conflicts will again and again confront us with a cruel choice between costly engagement and costly indifference.”

“For years, European leaders have pointed out that Europe is an economic giant, but a military pygmy.”

“So seven new countries, three of them formerly part of the Soviet Union, and the others part of the Warsaw Pact, will become full members of NATO next year.”

“Within NATO, our Defence Capabilities Initiative has identified the essential capabilities all Allies must have for modern operations, and Allies are working to meet those requirements.”

“And I was asked if I would come and help with the recovery of this great British company, Cable and Wireless, and I'm delighted to become part of the new and very talented management that have been brought in to that company as well.”

“In sum, as we enter the 21st century, the Euro-Atlantic community - North America and Europe together - has to face some tough challenges when it comes to improving our capability.”

“If we get the capabilities, NATO, along with the European Union, can do amazing things.”

“NATO and the EU have also agreed on permanent arrangements on consultation and cooperation between themselves.”

“You've got to be able to act when it's necessary to act. And you've got to be able to act where the threat is.”