Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2010-09-09-Speech-4-066"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2010-09-09"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Postal services2
dcterms:Language	"lv"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20100909.3.4-066"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2010-09-09-Speech-4-0672
lpv:speaker	lp:Sandra Kalniete2
lpv:spokenAs	substitute; FEMM (2009-09-02--2010-10-21)3 member; EPP (2009-07-14--2014-06-30)3 substitute; Delegation to the EU-Turkey Joint Parliamentary Committee (2009-09-16--2014-06-30)3 member; IMCO (2009-07-16--2012-01-18)3 unknown; Pilsoniskā Savienība (2009-07-14--2013-03-24)3 vice-chair; Delegation for relations with Japan (2009-09-30--2014-06-30)3 substitute; AGRI (2009-07-16--2012-01-18)3
lpv:translated text	". The strength of the European Union lies in unity. The European Union is the world’s leading region, which has now been acting according to defined principles for over 50 years. We are strong, because we have been united and we have shown solidarity. The larger Member States of the Union have respected the interests of the smaller states, and the economically more powerful states have supported the economically weaker states. Nor must we resile from these principles going forward. France’s intention to sell Mistral warships to the Russian Federation, which two years ago attacked Georgia, a partner state of the European State and of NATO, has aroused indignation among the population of several Member States. I do not wish to question France’s right to do such a deal. Nevertheless, I call upon France to abide by those EU and NATO principles that it has observed in the past, and, I am convinced, will also observe in the future. This deal is causing concern to France’s NATO and EU partners, which have always observed the principles of mutual solidarity. In the short term, this deal may well be financially advantageous, but in the long term it could reduce European security and worsen relations between Member States, thereby making us weaker. A partner’s point of view must not be ignored, especially on so important a question as the military security of EU Member States. We must not allow other countries to weaken our unity with deals of this sort. Let us not forget that our closest friends and allies are not to be found in the East, but within the Union. Let us continue to abide by the principles by which we have abided to date. If we remain united, we shall remain strong."@en1

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