Robin Oakley Quotes

Were very much trying to present themselves as reluctant warriors. They were very much reacting to demonstrations of public opinion. - Robin Oakley

We are not going to see a full NATO operation. - Robin Oakley

They will underline their readiness to keep more troops there if necessary, as well as their readiness to press ahead with a new U.N. resolution -- partly because that new U.N. resolution is the key to getting countries like France and Germany, who were opposed to the war in Iraq, much more involved in post-conflict operations. - Robin Oakley

They are now talking much more about the suffering of the Iraqi people. The British government used to say nothing of regime change... both (leaders) need a second U.N. resolution. - Robin Oakley

They (UK officials) are looking at this as something of a triumph, something of a justification for invading Iraq. - Robin Oakley

These situations are always incredibly difficult for prime ministers and government, but so far there's been no public outcry against Blair for refusing to deal with terrorists. - Robin Oakley

There is skepticism among unionists as the IRA is blamed for the huge Northern Bank robbery last year and the question they are asking is: Will that money be used as pensions for old IRA fighters or to buy new arms. - Robin Oakley

The whole chemistry of the relationship between Moscow and the West is really changing now. - Robin Oakley

The Jewish community in Europe is much heartened by this conference. They felt European leaders were in denial about the increase in anti-Semitic attacks. - Robin Oakley

The French have sense of urgency. - Robin Oakley

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