We don't want to hinder or slow down enlargement, ... find a position of solidarity.

crisis in the European family.

The most important thing we can do is to continue to insist on full Iraqi compliance with the U.N. resolutions.

The government is convinced that we cannot maintain the status quo and we have the political will to make serious progress. Any advance will be positive.

It has always been the position of the government to show complete respect for judicial decisions.

The fact that we are able to show solidarity among developing countries all across the issues despite difficulties ... was absolutely fundamental to arriving to an agreement on the development package.