Anders Fogh Rasmussen

“The door to NATO will remain open to all European democracies that share our values.”

“A strong transatlantic bond is the bedrock of our security.”

“We cannot afford to be complacent. The world is a dangerous place.”

“Terrorism is a threat to all of us, and we must fight it together.”

“NATO's essential and enduring purpose is to safeguard the freedom and security of all its members by political and military means.”

“Russia's aggression against Ukraine is a wake-up call for all of us.”

“The freedom to choose is the most important right of all.”

“Open societies and open economies are the most successful.”

“Cyber attacks are a real threat and they are happening every day.”

“Our aim is a democratic state that is not based on principles of war, but on principles of peace and harmony.”

“If you want to be a part of the international community, you have to play by the rules.”

“Economic freedom is the foundation of political freedom.”

“We must adapt to a new security environment.”

“We need a strong Europe, but a strong Europe is not a federal Europe. It is a Europe of nation-states.”

“We have to build bridges of cooperation and trust.”

“Freedom and democracy are dreams you never give up.”

“The Arab Spring has shown that the demand for freedom and democracy is a universal aspiration. It is not limited to the West.”

“We must be prepared to defend our values.”