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 Copy Share Image
Non-proliferation will only work if all states are willing to cooperate, and that will only happen if all feel they are being treated fairly. — John Bruton Copy Share Image
European investment in Texas alone exceeds all U.S. investment in China and Japan put together. — John Bruton Copy Share Image
We in Ireland have not been immune from the bigotry and the indifference which manifested itself in Europe this century — John Bruton Copy Share Image
The European Union is the world's most successful invention for advancing peace. — John Bruton Copy Share Image
States can be deterred by the fear of retaliation; non-state organisations cannot by deterred at all. — John Bruton Copy Share Image
Since creation of the E.U. a half century ago, Europe has enjoyed the longest period of peace in its history. — John Bruton Copy Share Image
Financial service providers act as the lubricating oil in the economy. They link consumers who want to invest their savings for a good return… — John Bruton Copy Share Image
The EU and the U.S. often work together to develop international standards. This is the case in fighting terrorism and transnational crime, advancing trade… — John Bruton Copy Share Image
U.S. companies earn more from their investments in the EU than in the rest of the world combined. — John Bruton Copy Share Image
The Irish Free State was one of dozens of new European democracies to emerge from the cauldron of the 1914-1918 war. It was one… — John Bruton Copy Share Image
David Cameron says he wants to keep Britain in the EU, but his tactics are so divisive that, if he gets what he wants… — John Bruton Copy Share Image
The U.S. - E.U. economic relationship dwarfs America's economic ties with China. — John Bruton Copy Share Image
The time horizon may be too long for sole reliance on market solutions - but perhaps the inventiveness of the financial services industry will… — John Bruton Copy Share Image
But our system of regulation must keep up with this. If it fails to keep up, it will hold back economic expansion. We need… — John Bruton Copy Share Image
