George Robertson, Baron Robertson of Port Ellen quotes

Globalisation will make our societies more creative and prosperous, but also more vulnerable. (George Robertson, Baron Robertson of Port Ellen)
The rapid dissemination of technology and information offers entirely new ways of production, but it can also bring the spectre of more states developing weapons of mass destruction. View quote
George Robertson, Baron Robertson of Port Ellen
For years, European leaders have pointed out that Europe is an economic giant, but a military pygmy. View quote
George Robertson, Baron Robertson of Port Ellen
And, perhaps most importantly, regional conflicts will again and again confront us with a cruel choice between costly engagement and costly indifference. View quote
George Robertson, Baron Robertson of Port Ellen
If we get the capabilities, NATO, along with the European Union, can do amazing things. View quote
George Robertson, Baron Robertson of Port Ellen
And I was asked if I would come and help with the recovery of this great British company, Cable and Wireless, and I'm delighted to become part of the new and very talented management that have been brought in to that company as well. View quote
George Robertson, Baron Robertson of Port Ellen
Well, if the NATO countries don't make more of their troops usable and don't get the equipment to get them fast where the action is, then the organisation will suffer and will increasingly become irrelevant. View quote
George Robertson, Baron Robertson of Port Ellen
You've got to be able to act when it's necessary to act. And you've got to be able to act where the threat is. View quote
George Robertson, Baron Robertson of Port Ellen