Russia Should Recognize The Freedom Of Countries,

The Americans Provide Still More Advanced Military Assets And Equipment; The Europeans Are Lagging Behind. And Eventually It Will Be Difficult To Co-operate Even If You Had The Political Will To Co-operate Because Of The Technological Gap.

Consensus And Dialogue Have Always Played A Significant Role, Especially In Danish Society. Of Course There Are Basic Values That Must Be Respected, But Within This Framework, We Are A Liberal And Tolerant Country Where Everyone Can Live As They Desire And According To Their Tradition. That Is The Danish Way.

Perhaps We Underestimated The Challenges In Afghanistan In The Past. That's Why We Are Now Strengthening And Intensifying Our Commitment.

I Was Deeply Distressed That The Cartoons Were Seen By Many Muslims As An Attempt By Denmark To Mark And Insult Or Behave Disrespectfully Towards Islam Or The Prophet Mohammed.

The American People Ask, And Legitimately So, Why Should We Carry The Heavy Burden To Ensure International Peace And Stability. You Also Profit From It, So You Should Also Take Your Share In The Burden. That's Secretary Gates's Message. I Share That Message.