Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2002-03-13-Speech-3-187"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2002-03-13"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Transatlantic relations including steel import tariffs (continuation)2
dcterms:Language	"en"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20020313.7.3-187"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2002-03-13-Speech-3-1882
lpv:speaker	lp:John Walls Cushnahan2
lpv:spoken text	"Relations between the European Union and the United States are inextricably linked. We have strong bonds rooted in our respective pasts and we share many common values. The strengthening of our long-standing transatlantic relationship is to our mutual benefit. However, this has to be a relationship based on equality and mutual respect. In America's hour of need, after the 11 September attacks, Europe responded with unstinting support and solidarity, and rightly so. Regrettably, though, the same sort of solidarity and cooperation has not been reciprocated in US foreign policy. Prior to 11 September, it was absent on the issue of Kyoto. It is non-existent with regard to a common approach on the Middle East, which is our most critical contemporary political problem, and on which the US unfortunately adopts a partisan role. It was cast aside by the recent decision on the part of the US to impose import tariffs on steel. Furthermore, the return to US unilateralism – especially evident in its perceived intention to extend the war on terrorism to Iraq – displays contempt for our role in international affairs. It would seem that for the US, the transatlantic relationship is simply one of convenience, to be used when it suits, but ignored when US policy and interests take priority. All these experiences, particularly those in recent days, underline how essential it is for the EU to strengthen its foreign policy role, including its defence and military capabilities, so that a proper equilibrium can be established in our transatlantic relationship."@en1
lpv:spokenAs	unknown; Fine Gael Party (1999-07-20--2004-07-19)3 member; Delegation for relations with the countries of South Asia and the South Asia Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) (2002-02-07--2004-07-19)3 member; EPP-ED (1999-07-20--2004-07-19)3 member; Committee on Foreign Affairs, Human Rights, Common Security and Defence Policy (2002-01-17--2004-07-19)3
lpv:unclassifiedMetadata	"Cushnahan (PPE-DE )."1

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