[Engraved-on-His-hands]

Prime Minister Fatos Nano (January 29, 2003): We wish that we be worthy to the United States through all ways and are ready to join the coalition, like your friends and allies.

Albanian Defense Minister Pandeli Majko (June 10, 2003) (With regard to the Albanian participation in Iraq, Afghanistan, and elsewhere): The United States of America stood on the side of the Albanians in 1999 when it was a matter of the existence of our nation. I hope this proves to the American taxpayers that they have not spent their money in vain to help this nation. Our gratitude will be long-term.

Ambassador Satos Tarisa (April 2004): We're the most pro-U.S. nation in Europe, and we're in Iraq for the long haul.

[M. Espinola]

Hats off to little Albania. Albanian Defense Minister Pandeli Majko is a 'real' ally in the counter-terrorist war.

France are you watching all this?