Jacques Santer Quotes

• It is now up to us to see that we embark on the next stage leading to political unity, which I think is the consequence of economic unity, so that Europe can in the future also play a political role on the international stage, leading even as far as a common defence policy.

  Jacques Santer

  Thinking, Europe, Play

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• A quota is always something artificial that can only last for a certain period of time.

  Jacques Santer

  Quota, Lasts, Periods

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• In a Union of 15 now, you must take into account the sensibilities of everyone.

  Jacques Santer

  Unions, Accounts, Sensibility

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• You don't help your enterprise with a policy of protection.

  Jacques Santer

  Helping, Protection, Enterprise

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• I don't attach importance to great speeches or philosophy.

  Jacques Santer

  Philosophy, Speech, Importance

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• There could be some compromise, but I think we have to stick to the provisions of the treaty, and the provisions of the treaty are saying that the president is appointed for a mandate of eight years time. I think it would be very damaging for the European Central Bank if there would be a splitting of this mandate.

  Jacques Santer

  Thinking, Eight, Years

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