Vision is a romantic thing. We have got into 'talent identification'. I am much more interested in passion … - Sebastian Coe

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The European Union Treaty. . . within a few years will lead to the creation of what the founding fathers of modern Europe dreamed of after the war, the United States of Europe.

Sebastian Coe

Vision is a romantic thing. We have got into 'talent identification'. I am much more interested in passion - finding people who are really excited about doing something.

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