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We in Europe have a relationship with the U.S. which has stood the test of time. Thanks in large part to American bravery, generosity and farsightedness, Europe was set free from the two forms of tyranny that devastated our continent in the 20th century: Nazism and communism. Thanks, too, to the continued cooperation between Europe and the U.S. we have managed to guarantee peace and freedom on our continent. The trans-Atlantic relationship must not become a casualty of the current Iraqi regime's persistent attempts to threaten world security.
Signed by the leaders of Great Britain, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Portugal, and Spain.
So much for the charges of unilateralism. As for France and Germany, well, if we need to learn how to surrender, we'll call the French. If we want a Volkswagon Beetle, we'll call the Germans.
Posted by Rich at January 30, 2003 3:25 PMOld Europe knew who their enemies were.
New Europe knows who their friends are.