European investment in Texas alone exceeds all U.S. investment in China and Japan put together. – John Bruton
The E.U. is more than just a trade organization or a common market it is a guarantee of democracy, freedom, justice, and human rights. Nations cannot stay in the E.U. if they do not respect these guarantees. – John Bruton
The E.U. has moved to combat global terrorism by instituting common European arrest and evidence warrants and creating a joint situation center to pool and analyze intelligence. – John Bruton
Since creation of the E.U. a half century ago, Europe has enjoyed the longest period of peace in its history. – John Bruton
You that would judge me, do not judge alone this book or that, come to this hallowed place where my friends portraits hang and look thereon Irelands history in their lineaments trace think where mans glory most begins and ends and say my glory was I had such friends. – William Butler Yeats
Americas downgrade may serve as a wakeup call for its policymakers. It is an unambiguous and loud signal of the countrys eroding economic strength and global standing. It renders urgent the need to regain the initiative through better economic policymaking and more coherent governance. – Mohamed El-Erian