Anders Fogh Rasmussen

“Freedom and democracy are dreams you never give up.”

“NATO's essential and enduring purpose is to safeguard the freedom and security of all its members by political and military means.”

“Our aim is a democratic state that is not based on principles of war, but on principles of peace and harmony.”

“We need a strong Europe, but a strong Europe is not a federal Europe. It is a Europe of nation-states.”

“The Arab Spring has shown that the demand for freedom and democracy is a universal aspiration. It is not limited to the West.”

“If you want to be a part of the international community, you have to play by the rules.”

“A strong transatlantic bond is the bedrock of our security.”

“We have to build bridges of cooperation and trust.”

“The freedom to choose is the most important right of all.”

“Cyber attacks are a real threat and they are happening every day.”

“Economic freedom is the foundation of political freedom.”

“We must be prepared to defend our values.”

“The door to NATO will remain open to all European democracies that share our values.”

“We cannot afford to be complacent. The world is a dangerous place.”

“Russia's aggression against Ukraine is a wake-up call for all of us.”

“Terrorism is a threat to all of us, and we must fight it together.”

“Open societies and open economies are the most successful.”

“We must adapt to a new security environment.”