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"Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, I am well aware of the historic significance of today's vote, which is also, though, the most difficult decision I have had to take in my political career to date. I did not make this decision easy for myself. I brought myself, after mature consideration, to vote in favour of the Czech Republic's accession, something I did despite my rigorous position on the Beneš issue. The Immunity Act remains part of Czech law. It is an unjust law and a stain of dishonour. There is no place for it – none whatsoever – in a new Europe that takes seriously its affirmation of common values.
It is with great regret that I note that the Czech Government has not, to date, been magnanimous enough to make a gesture. Despite that, I have voted in favour of the Czech Republic's accession, thus demonstrating a trust that may, for all I know, be misplaced. I would, though, like to help break the vicious circle of misunderstanding and help break down entrenched positions, and I trust that this positive signal will also meet with a positive response from the Czechs. Those who reject an outstretched hand have not understood the spirit of the enlarged Europe."@en1
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