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" The euro is going to continue to be the largest single trading block. "

Jose Angel Gurria

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" Every country faces its own obstacles to reaching gender equality, and to make a real difference, we must change public policies in tandem with stereotypes, attitudes, and behaviors. "

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" Unlike other essential goods, like clothing, shelter, or food, we take cheap or even free water for granted. It often takes a crisis, such as a major drought or flood, to spur investment and policy reforms in improving water security. "

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" It isn't only rich countries that suffer from the effects of tax havens. Developing countries also lose billions of dollars in tax revenues due each year because wealthy individuals and some companies use tax havens to move assets and income offshore. "

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" The U.K. is much stronger as a part of Europe, and Europe is much stronger with the U.K. as a driving force. "

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" We cannot sustain long-term growth in our economies if we do not protect and preserve our environment. "

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" Those who argue for Brexit are wrong, and that is because they have not been properly informed about the costs. "

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" You can accuse Europeans of being many things - except fast. "

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" Why did we lose Brexit? Why, because 60 per cent of youth didn't believe they needed to go and vote. "

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" Integrity delivers better lives. "

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" Israel has been doing very well, but there are challenges the country faces, like poverty and social integration of the Orthodox, Arab, Beduin, and Ethiopian population, which will be essential for sustaining strong growth over time. "

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" I have family who are British citizens and who want to be citizens of the world and citizens of the E.U. "

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