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"I am proud of the result of the vote of the European Parliament to reject ACTA. Coming from a country that has known only too well the brutal tyranny of state oppression, censorship and control I well appreciate the vital importance and beauty of free speech. The internet serves as a wonderful forum to promote free speech. By facilitating the exchange of opinions between citizens, the internet promotes debate and brings us closer to the ideal of a democratic society of citizens who feel their voice is heard. It is for this reason that dictatorial regimes around the world fear it so and try to limit its advance. Few other issues in recent years have provoked as much indignation among European citizens as this attempt to limit their hard-won right to speak freely. For the first time, Parliament has stood up and blocked an international agreement negotiated by the Commission and the Member States. I can think of no better or more appropriate role for Parliament than to act as an instrument of democratic control over a frequently faceless and distant executive. Long may Parliament continue to be responsive to European citizens and to defend their freedoms."@en1
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