Anders Rasmussen Quotations

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

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.

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.

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.

If we don't do anything now, surpluses will be changed to deficits.

I have great respect for Tony Blair who, like few, has shown that he is a man who dares to stand by his decisions.

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

It is positive that the (EU) Commission is trying to reduce the short-term impact by proposing to let the blocked textiles into the market,

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

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

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.

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

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

We're strongly in favor of the U.N. plan for a solution to the Cyprus conflict, ... Hopefully a solution can be found before the end of this summit, but we cannot and will not let it block our decisions on enlargement.

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

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.

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

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

I am a bit skeptical, ... Protectionism will not secure jobs in the long term.

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

This is a joyful event for all of Denmark. The government sends its best wishes for the future of the whole family.