01/06/2011
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"What is at stake here, the cohesion and resilience of democratic and free societies, is enormous."
"In terms of the effect it might have on Vladimir Putin's calculation, even though it would not come on stream immediately."
"The majority of Europeans hope the United States will continue to see the issue of energy security of its allies as one of its top strategic priorities."
"the political message it would send to Vladimir Putin is incalculable."