It is certain that security is a very important concern for all countries and you happen to be neighbours with a country for whom security has become the main concern, for obvious reasons. September 11 happened on American soil. We have to understand them. The security of our fellow citizens, of our infrastructure plays a huge role and influences decisions we make in this area, I fully understand that, and it is legitimate.
On May 17th, 2006. See this statement in context.