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Lord Robertson
Scottish Diplomat
Born: Apr 12, 1946
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You've got to be able to act when it's necessary to act. And you've got to be able to act where the threat is. Lord Robertson
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What I will remember most from my time in NATO is meeting children in the countries where I've gone to, to Moscow and to Kiev, I've met school children. Lord Robertson
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Well, if the NATO countries don't make more of their troops usable and don't get the equipment to get them fast where the action is, then the organisation will suffer and will increasingly become irrelevant. Lord Robertson
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The rapid dissemination of technology and information offers entirely new ways of production, but it can also bring the spectre of more states developing weapons of mass destruction. Lord Robertson
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In sum, as we enter the 21st century, the Euro-Atlantic community - North America and Europe together - has to face some tough challenges when it comes to improving our capability. Lord Robertson
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If we get the capabilities, NATO, along with the European Union, can do amazing things. Lord Robertson
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I believe that the organisers of this conference have chosen a very timely subject for our discussion - because the 21st century will confront us with an entirely new set of challenges. Lord Robertson
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For years, we have heard warnings that Europe needs to contribute more to NATO's capability. Lord Robertson
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And, perhaps most importantly, regional conflicts will again and again confront us with a cruel choice between costly engagement and costly indifference. Lord Robertson
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And most countries are now reducing the number of conscripts and increasing the professionals that are available because they're available on short notice. Lord Robertson
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And I was asked if I would come and help with the recovery of this great British company, Cable and Wireless, and I'm delighted to become part of the new and very talented management that have been brought in to that company as well. Lord Robertson
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