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". – President, on behalf of the Commission, on behalf of the College and on behalf of all who work in the Commission, I would like most warmly to congratulate Professor Diamandouros on his election. It is a great day for him and a great day for Greece, though I recognise Europe's gain is Greece's loss. The Professor comes to these onerous responsibilities with extraordinary credentials, not least that he is a friend of Commissioner Diamontopoulou, so there are many reasons to recognise that he has all the qualities and all the experience and knowledge which are required for this demanding job. I would also like to pay a tribute to the work done by Mr Söderman over the last few years.
I am sure that Professor Diamandouros will undertake his responsibilities in a way which will enjoy the confidence of this Parliament and which will overwhelmingly earn the confidence of Europe's citizens as well. We wish him the best on this journey and we assure him that on this occasion, arriving and landing in Ithaca is even more exciting than travelling there.
I would also like, if I may – having myself lost almost as many elections as I have won – to pay a tribute to Mr Perry who has, I know, enjoyed the esteem of the whole House, and his graceful remarks a few moments ago will, I know only serve to enhance his reputation.
All our best wishes go to the Professor who I am sure will do this job outstandingly well."@en1
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