States can be deterred by the fear of retaliation; non-state organisations cannot by deterred at all. John Bruton deterfearorganisation Change image and share on social
Since creation of the E.U. a half century ago, Europe has enjoyed the longest period of peace in its history. John Bruton agocenturycreation Change image and share on social
U.S. companies rely on the European market for more than half of their global foreign profits. John Bruton companyeuropeanforeign Change image and share on social
Proliferation of nuclear weapons to terrorist organisations is far more dangerous than proliferation of nuclear weapons to states, even states like North Korea. John Bruton dangerouskoreanorth Change image and share on social
European investment in Texas alone exceeds all U.S. investment in China and Japan put together. John Bruton chinaeuropeanexceed Change image and share on social
The economy is not an abstraction. The economy consists of people, and it will only grow if people feel secure and are reasonably free. John Bruton abstractionconsisteconomy Change image and share on social
Financial service providers act as the lubricating oil in the economy. They link consumers who want to invest their savings for a good return with companies who want to borrow on best terms for expansion. John Bruton actborrowcompany share on social
A terrorist nuclear detonation in a western city would destroy all economic confidence. John Bruton cityconfidencedestroy Change image and share on social
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 areacountryeducation share on social
We can demonstrate, by our own example, how E.U. freedoms, including the freedom of nationals of other E.U. countries to come and work here, has enabled us to expand our economy. John Bruton countrydemonstrateeconomy Change image and share on social