They are all a rotten lot. Schmidt and the Americans and we are the only people who would do any standing up and fighting if necessary.
Margaret Thatcher 07/1979
On fellow European leaders
Category: Europe & America, Germany
It had the effect of cementing the Anglo-American alliance. What's the good of having bases if when you want to use them you're not allowed to by the home country. It made America realise that Britain was her real and true friend, when they were hard up against it and wanted something, and that no one else in Europe was. They're a weak lot, some of them in Europe you know. Weak. Feeble.
Margaret Thatcher 1993
Category: Europe & America, Special Relationship (UK/USA)
The lesson of this century is that Europe will only be peaceful if the Americans are on this continent.
Margaret Thatcher 18/04/1993
Category: Europe & America
The United States is contributing massively to the defence of Europe and we should be very grateful.
Margaret Thatcher 27/10/1983
Category: Europe & America, Defence
