Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2001-12-12-Speech-3-140"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2001-12-12"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Middle East2
dcterms:Language	"es"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20011212.4.3-140"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2001-12-12-Speech-3-1412
lpv:speaker	lp:Pere Esteve2
lpv:spokenAs	member; Committee on Foreign Affairs, Human Rights, Common Security and Defence Policy (1999-07-21--2002-01-14)3 member; Delegation to the EU-Bulgaria Joint Parliamentary Committee (1999-09-29--2002-01-14)3 unknown; Convergència Democràtica Catalunya (1999-07-20--2002-10-16)3 member; ELDR (1999-07-20--2002-10-16)3
lpv:translated text	"Madam President, I think it would be difficult for myself and the other speakers to find words more appropriate or of more use than those used today by the winners of the Sakharov prize, especially Mrs Peled-Elhanan and Mr Ghazzawi. But we must go on. Let us follow their example. I think that the Groups should congratulate ourselves on the agreement reached with regard to the recommendation, but it should be of concern to us that, even though we are not part of the conflict, it should have cost us more than what is reasonable to reach it. During the discussion, the Group of the European Liberal, Democrat and Reform Party attempted to give priority to both the agreement and a balanced position. However, I think there can be no doubt that our greatest demand is to be efficient, given that our purpose here is not to be conflict analysts, but to be politicians with responsibilities within the framework of the European Union. From this point of view, I think that the clear position that has been taken with regard to the Palestinian Authority and the Israeli Government is logical and in line with the position of the Council. However, while insisting on this required level of efficiency, I would like to associate myself with the opinions already expressed by Mrs Neyts-Uyttebroeck and Commissioner Patten, that there is much need for international action, that the conflict must stop and that the basic approach well established by the Mitchell report must be followed. In this respect, I would say that it is not sufficient to remain observers and apply pressure. In a conflict there needs to be strong advocates. The European Union, the United States, and, obviously, the UN and Russia, are all strong advocates, and it would be difficult to name another moment in history when it has been possible for them to act together in a such an efficient and balanced way. However, I believe, without a doubt, that this should be our priority: to be able to act as forceful and powerful advocates, if this is a possibility for all of those involved, for the gravity of this conflict requires this."@en1

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