Speeches
03/31/2003
Remarks by the High Representative on the occasion of the first burials at Potocari Cemetery of victims of the 1995 Srebrenica Massacre
I stand here today as the International Community’s representative.
As the European Union’s representative.
As a human being.
And as a friend.
Today has been a long time coming.
But now, at last with dignity, solemnity and with love, the first of Srebrenica’s slaughtered can finally be laid to rest.
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As the European Union’s representative.
As a human being.
And as a friend.
Today has been a long time coming.
But now, at last with dignity, solemnity and with love, the first of Srebrenica’s slaughtered can finally be laid to rest.
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03/26/2003
Remarks by PDHR Donald Hays at the Bulldozer Committee Meeting with BiH Parliamentarians
I am delighted that this meeting has taken place and that I have been invited to make a few remarks.
We are at the first hurdle. The reforms have been clearly laid out before you. After 110 days of work, entrepreneurs of Bosnia and Herzegovina have pinpointed an array of issues that need to change to improve the business environment.
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We are at the first hurdle. The reforms have been clearly laid out before you. After 110 days of work, entrepreneurs of Bosnia and Herzegovina have pinpointed an array of issues that need to change to improve the business environment.
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03/19/2003
Speech By The HR/EU Special Representative Paddy Ashdown To The American Chamber Of Commerce
I am delighted to speak to you today, because there is no subject that pre-occupies me more than the state of this country’s economy.
If you ask me the issue on which I will be campaigning most vigorously in the months ahead, I would simply echo Bill Clinton’s campaign slogan and tell to you bluntly: ‘It’s the economy, stupid’.
Bosnia [...]
If you ask me the issue on which I will be campaigning most vigorously in the months ahead, I would simply echo Bill Clinton’s campaign slogan and tell to you bluntly: ‘It’s the economy, stupid’.
Bosnia [...]
01/16/2003
HR/EUSR Speech at the EUPM Inaugural Ceremony
In the course of my duties as both the High Representative and the Special Representative of the European Union, I attend a good number of official ceremonies and formal events.
But I can honestly say none of them has marked such an important event as the opening of the European Union’s Police Mission – the first such mission ever to be laun [...]
But I can honestly say none of them has marked such an important event as the opening of the European Union’s Police Mission – the first such mission ever to be laun [...]
01/14/2003
Remarks By The High Representative To The Conference On Domestic Prosecution Of War Crimes
I am pleased to take part in this important conference.
It brings together experts both from the OHR and from the ICTY to discuss how we can best arrange for war crimes case to be tried here in BiH.
That is a formidable task. It will need careful preparation and close consultation between all of us here today if we are to come up with [...]
It brings together experts both from the OHR and from the ICTY to discuss how we can best arrange for war crimes case to be tried here in BiH.
That is a formidable task. It will need careful preparation and close consultation between all of us here today if we are to come up with [...]
12/17/2002
Speech by the High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina Paddy Ashdown to the BiH House of Representatives
My address will be about half an hour long, after which I will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
I fear I have some rather tough things to say.
If I offend by my bluntness, then please forgive me. I do not intend to show a lack of respect, either for you or for this very important institution.
But I am a rather pla [...]
I fear I have some rather tough things to say.
If I offend by my bluntness, then please forgive me. I do not intend to show a lack of respect, either for you or for this very important institution.
But I am a rather pla [...]
12/02/2002
Speech by the High Representative, Paddy Ashdown at a Meeting on Employment Creation and Launch of ‘Action for Jobs’ organized by the European Union
May I start by saying how pleased I am to be able to participate in today’s event - for three reasons:
First because what we are talking about is, in my view, the key priority for us over the coming months and years.
Second because we are here to celebrate success.
And third, because, whatever the success of the momen [...]
First because what we are talking about is, in my view, the key priority for us over the coming months and years.
Second because we are here to celebrate success.
And third, because, whatever the success of the momen [...]
10/30/2002
Speech by the High Representative for BiH and EU Special Representative Paddy Ashdown to the Political and Security Committee of the European Union and the North Atlantic Council
I am delighted to be here with my friend and colleague John Sylvester.
If you want an example of close co-operation on the ground between the EU and NATO, then you need look no further than the relationship between this EU Special Representative and the Commander of SFOR – first John, and now his successor General Ward.
John was [...]
If you want an example of close co-operation on the ground between the EU and NATO, then you need look no further than the relationship between this EU Special Representative and the Commander of SFOR – first John, and now his successor General Ward.
John was [...]
10/23/2002
Speech by the High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina Paddy Ashdown to the United Nations Security Council
This is my first report to the Security Council since I took over as High Representative in BiH at the end of May from my distinguished predecessor.
I would like to set out for you this morning my impressions of my first few months, my priorities for my term of office, and what you can expect of us and what we would ask of you and t [...]
I would like to set out for you this morning my impressions of my first few months, my priorities for my term of office, and what you can expect of us and what we would ask of you and t [...]