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"en.20070522.29.2-361"2
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"Ladies and gentlemen, events in Estonia have starkly illuminated various issues that are important for Europe:
1) Russia has not given up its designs on the Baltic States, but is attempting to use the ‘divide and rule’ principle.
2) We must remind Russia of the need to acknowledge the fact of the occupation of the Baltic States, since a different interpretation of history will lead inevitably to similar conflicts in the future.
3) Like Finland in 1939, the little country of Estonia did not quail in the face of attacks from the ‘bear next door’, retained its dignity, succeeded and gained the support of the countries of Europe.
4) Russia only understands a strong and determined stance. Making concessions is seen as a sign of weakness, and so I would like to thank the Commission and Chancellor Merkel of Germany, the state with the Presidency, for their understanding of events and their solidarity in speaking to Russia with one European voice, and I would also like to express my conviction that this tactic will bring us all success in the future."@en1
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