Jaap Scheffer Ready Quotations

This decision was an easy one, because no other answer could have been possible, ... It shows that the NATO alliance is ... ready to do its part in the diminishing of the human suffering - which is so huge.

The NATO alliance is ready to do its part in the diminishing of the human suffering,

Whenever and wherever our NATO partner and important friend -- the United States of America -- asks (for) assistance, NATO stands ready to answer those calls.

Whenever and wherever our major partner, important friend the United States asks assistance ... NATO stands ready to answer those calls, because NATO is based on solidarity.