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"Mr President, I would like to put on record some of the reasons why I voted for the Poos report on Cyprus. I am delighted that Cypriots are being supported in this House. It is vitally important that their wish to join the European Union should be respected. I have some reservations about aspects of the European project, but I am absolutely certain that those countries that wish to join should be allowed to join. Today is an historic day for Cyprus, as well as for the European Union. For too long Cyprus has been the victim of power politics in Europe. It has often suffered at the expense of decisions made by larger and more powerful nations. I know that accession to the European Union is seen by many Cypriots as a path to security and stability and will lead to a situation where Cyprus is at the heart of decision-making in Europe, with a seat at the top table of European decision-makers. I hope that the next few weeks will see the finalisation of the accession of Cyprus and that we will see this small island, which was once a victim in European politics, becoming an equal, respected and influential voice in shaping the future of our shared continent."@en1
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