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"en.20030630.2.1-006"2
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"Colleagues, it is my sad duty to inform you of the death, on Saturday, 21 June 2003, of Mr Pieter Dankert, President of the European Parliament from 1982 to 1984. Piet Dankert was the very model of a Parliamentarian – resolute, straightforward, plain-speaking – who served the interests of his electorate, his party and of the European Parliament.
His efforts to secure greater powers for the European Parliament gave us a position from which today we still derive daily benefits and influence in our work.
As President, Piet Dankert steered the course of the European Parliament during one of the most difficult phases of the Union's history. His own enterprising spirit and non-conformist approach, his constant concern for the man in the street and his own sense of humour and personality were defining characteristics of his presidency at that time.
As an historian Pieter Dankert never lost sight of the long-term view that gave him the vision and wisdom that Europe needed then and still needs today.
On behalf of the European Parliament I have expressed my profound respect and condolences to his family. I invite you to observe one minute's silence for our colleague Pieter Dankert."@en1
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