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"Mr President, Mr Barroso, Mr Sarkozy, I have already twice had the opportunity, in the Committee on Foreign Affairs, to say how much I admire the action you have taken during the crisis between Russia and Georgia, and I say it again today. I have the same admiration for your action on the financial crisis and the economic consequences it brings for us.
With regard to Russia, however, let me say that I am not entirely reassured to read, in the Council conclusions, that it has apparently been decided that the negotiations on a new pact or strategic alliance with Russia will continue regardless of what transpires, even if the conclusions of the Council and the Commission are taken into consideration. I do not find that reassuring at all because although, on the one hand, I am convinced, like you, Mr President, of the need to continue to engage with Russia, I also do not think we should give them the impression – I am sure that you will not do so – that nothing has happened, and that everything will be business as usual.
I am sure that you will be keen, and I ask this now on behalf of my group, to say clearly to Russia, when you go to Moscow for the Summit, that it will certainly not be business as usual and that we are going to be extremely vigilant in this regard."@en1
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