Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2004-12-14-Speech-2-034"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2004-12-14"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Strategic political orientations2
dcterms:Language	"nl"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20041214.5.2-034"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2004-12-14-Speech-2-0352
lpv:speaker	lp:Johannes Blokland2
lpv:spokenAs	substitute; TRAN (2004-09-15--2007-01-14)3 member; LIBE (2004-09-14--2007-01-14)3 substitute; Delegation for relations with the People's Republic of China (2004-11-18--2006-12-12)3 vice-chair; ENVI (2004-07-22--2007-01-14)3 treasurer; IND/DEM (2004-07-26--2007-02-12)3 member; Delegation to the EU-Armenia, EU-Azerbaijan and EU-Georgia Parliamentary Cooperation Committees (2004-09-15--2009-07-13)3 member; Delegation to the EU-Kazakhstan, EU-Kyrgyzstan and EU-Uzbekistan Parliamentary Cooperation Committees, and for relations with Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Mongolia (2004-09-15--2009-07-13)3 unknown; ChristenUnie - Staatkundig Gereformeerde Parti (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3
lpv:translated text	"Mr President, the European Parliament is today debating the Commission’s strategic and political goals, and the memory of the recent confrontation between these European institutions is still fresh. In many different ways, this House is reminding President Barroso of the fact that, under pressure from the European Parliament, he has made far-reaching promises at times. I should particularly like to draw your attention to one of those pledges, namely his promise to commit himself actively to the protection and promotion of basic rights, equal opportunities and the fight against discrimination. We take the view that the Commission should shape this policy in such a way that the European Union does not redraw ethical boundaries. The fight against discrimination should not result in the squeezing out of biblically-founded views about marriage and the view that life is worth protecting. Secondly, I should like to ask the new Commission to hold back as regards the ratification of the European Constitution. This ratification is, and will continue to be, a matter for the national states. The Commission should keep well away from a unilateral campaign in favour of the European Constitution. Needless to say, the Commission’s contribution to boost turnout at national referendums should also benefit those voting against it. In a real democracy, they too should be taken entirely seriously."@en1

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