“The central role in the fight against terrorism is with national autho...” — Gijs de Vries Quote

“The central role in the fight against terrorism is with national authorities.”

“The idea is to have global standards. There is so much travel that if you just had a regional standard, it would probably ultimately have to be changed.”

“There is a series of sectors which could be severely disrupted by terrorist attacks, particularly if they were to happen in several member states simultaneously.”

“Every year Swedish society produces a new generation of threatened women who can testify to the lack of legal rights and the lukewarm interest shown by the police and other authorities.”

“If the civil authorities refuse to protect me, I must look to God, and if I die, I have determined to make my grave in Alton.”

“The job of the government - and my responsibility - is to help people live healthier lives. The framework is about giving local authorities the ability to focus on the most effective ways to improve the public's health and reduce health inequalities, long-term, from cradle to grave.”