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
Of course the EU and member states must work to ensure that people moving from one country to another understand their obligations and their rights in areas like health, road safety and further education. — 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
