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Mr President, I just want to close very briefly, because much of what I said in general terms was a repetition of what we think. We are trying to repeat in different words what the majority of people think about the foreign policy of the European Union. I would prefer, instead of going through a litany of topics every time we meet, that we try to concentrate on some of the topics and go deeper. At the end of the day we have gone through the all the world’s problems in two hours or so, with I do not know how many speakers. We want to make this debate useful. For that I thank Mr Watson for his good recommendation that I appear less on television and come here instead. I promise you that every time I go on television I will call you beforehand, so you can take note of how much time I spend on television and how many hours I spend here! So take note of that!
But having said that nicely and kindly to my good friend, I would like, if possible, to organise a debate so that we can go deeper into the topic, which is very important. I shall try to concentrate on a small number of topics, which are very important.
We can talk about common foreign policy, but if we fail, it will not be common foreign policy. We may as well just close down if we fail. Look at the Balkans: if we are not ready and willing to get the Balkans right, we can talk about Iran, we can talk about whatever you want, but we will fail, and I do not want to fail. Therefore, you will always find me working. That is what I am trying to do and that is what I will continue to do.
Thank you for the kind words some of you said about my work. Thanks also to those who do not appreciate it. I would also like to thank Leïla Shahid for the kind words she has said about me over the last few days when I defend, and as she should defend, the position of President Abu Mazen, whom we should try to help as much as we can. I think he is the most important person we should now support.
On the other issues let us see how things happen. In the coming hours we will probably have some very important decisions to take. I will be ready and willing, if time permits and you are ready to come, to make a statement to explain if something of great importance happens. Mr President, I leave it to you. If you want to take it up, do so. If you do not, then do not."@en1
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