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"Mr President, unfortunately this motion for a resolution was onesided, in my opinion. When we consider the situation in the Middle East, we should remember that there is one democratic state there with which we in Europe share the same values: Israel. Democracy, human rights and freedom of opinion are important values there.
Because of that, it is important that, when we look at the situation in that region, we should also look at the overall situation, and not be intent, in one way or another, on trying to hurt the only democracy there.
Regrettably, such an image was conjured up when the situation regarding the Jordan River was being discussed. We all know that water resources in the region are limited. We also know that, by establishing irrigation and water collection systems, Israel has made massive efforts to ensure that people have access to water both in Israel and in the socalled Palestinian territories, and that farming is possible there.
I hope that our attitude will be a constructive one. Let us hope that we make progress on the peace front as a result of the peace negotiations now under way. Our attitude towards this region must be constructive and supportive, and not one that puts the blame on Israel."@en1
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