Quotes from John Bruton

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.

The E.U. is more than just a trade organization or a common market; it is a guarantee of democracy, freedom, justice, and human rights. Nations cannot stay in the E.U. if they do not respect these guarantees.

U.S. companies earn more from their investments in the EU than in the rest of the world combined.

The E.U. imports more agricultural goods from developing countries around the world than does the U.S., Canada and Japan, combined.

The European Union is the world's most successful invention for advancing peace.

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.

When the E.U. and the U.S. agree, other countries follow.

Non-proliferation will only work if all states are willing to cooperate, and that will only happen if all feel they are being treated fairly.

That's where my job comes in. Getting the E.U. and U.S. to agree.

States can be deterred by the fear of retaliation; non-state organisations cannot by deterred at all.