And most countries are now reducing the number of conscripts and increasing the professionals that are available because they're available on short notice.

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I believe that the organisers of this conference have chosen a very timely subject for...

I believe that the organisers of this conference have chosen a very timely subject for...

An attack on one is an attack on all.

An attack on one is an attack on all.

And I was asked if I would come and help with the recovery of this...

And I was asked if I would come and help with the recovery of this...

But we acted pre-emptively in Kosovo in 1999 to stop Milosevic from doing what he...

But we acted pre-emptively in Kosovo in 1999 to stop Milosevic from doing what he...

For years, we have heard warnings that Europe needs to contribute more to NATO's capability.

For years, we have heard warnings that Europe needs to contribute more to NATO's capability.

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And, perhaps most importantly, regional conflicts will again and again confront us with a cruel...

Globalisation will make our societies more creative and prosperous, but also more vulnerable.

Globalisation will make our societies more creative and prosperous, but also more vulnerable.

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For years, European leaders have pointed out that Europe is an economic giant, but a...

If we get the capabilities, NATO, along with the European Union, can do amazing things.

If we get the capabilities, NATO, along with the European Union, can do amazing things.