Quotes by Gijs de Vries

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Politician and diplomat · Dutch

Dutch politician and diplomat

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“Ultimately, freedom and democracy are stronger than fear and tyranny.”

“Indiscriminate attacks on civilians ought, under all circumstances, to be illegal in war as in peacetime.”

“You can't get closer to the heart of national sovereignty than national security and intelligence services.”

“In intelligence work, there are limits to the amount of information one can share. Confidentiality is essential.”

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Work Information Limits Heart Security You Fight Police Control Freedom Democracy Stronger Circumstances Illegal

“In intelligence work, there are limits to the amount of information one can share. Confidentiality is essential.”
— Gijs de Vries
Work Information Limits

“You can't get closer to the heart of national sovereignty than national security and intelligence services.”
— Gijs de Vries
Heart Security You

“In the fight against terrorism, national agencies keep full control over their police forces, security and intelligence agencies and judicial authorities.”
— Gijs de Vries
Fight Police Control

“Ultimately, freedom and democracy are stronger than fear and tyranny.”
— Gijs de Vries
Freedom Democracy Stronger

“Indiscriminate attacks on civilians ought, under all circumstances, to be illegal in war as in peacetime.”
— Gijs de Vries
Circumstances Illegal