| European nations choose own tomorrows Position1 #6050 Every nation in Europe must have the chance to choose its own tomorrow free from the shadows of yesterday. |
Link to relevant relevant section of Obama's "A World that Stands as One" speech in Berlin onn 24 July 2008: "This is the moment when every nation in Europe must have the chance to choose its own tomorrow free from the shadows of yesterday. In this century, we need a strong European Union that deepens the security and prosperity of this continent, while extending a hand abroad. In this century -- in this city of all cities -- we must reject the Cold War mind-set of the past, and resolve to work with Russia when we can, to stand up for our values when we must, and to seek a partnership that extends across this entire continent." |