Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2006-12-12-Speech-2-074"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2006-12-12"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Nomination of the Bulgarian Commissioner (vote)2
dcterms:Language	"en"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20061212.12.2-074"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2006-12-12-Speech-2-0752
lpv:speaker	lp:Brian Crowley2
lpv:spoken text	"Mr President, today we mark another step in the progress of Romania and Bulgaria towards welcoming them back into the family of democratic nations within the European Union. I welcome the appointment of Commissioner-designate Kuneva and Commissioner-designate Orban, and I hope that all colleagues within this Chamber will not use political points to try and attack them in the important role that they will undertake in the future. In particular, the respect for diversity that will be required in the European Union of the 21st century is encompassed by the portfolio that Commissioner Orban will have, and I call on all colleagues to be as generous as possible towards him, and to all the Commissioners, but in particular to be helpful towards him in suggesting new ways in which that diversity can be protected within the European Union. Finally, at this important juncture, it is vital that all peoples across Europe come together and unite, and understand that, no matter what may divide us in our different ideologies, or in our different political opinions, or, indeed, in our different religions, the things that bring us together, the things that we share, are far more powerful and far greater, in order to effect change for the good, not only in Europe but on the world stage. Rather than being bogged down in mere politics, let us look to the bigger picture. Let us grasp the opportunities that have been given to Romania and Bulgaria today, but, most importantly of all, let us grasp the opportunities which have been given to the European Union to act as a beacon of hope, of democracy, of freedom, of respect for human rights, across the world. In particular, let us ensure that we can do this collectively for the betterment of all mankind."@en1
lpv:spokenAs	unknown; Fianna Fáil Party (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3 substitute; Delegation for relations with the Maghreb countries and the Arab Maghreb Union (including Libya) (2004-09-15--2007-03-13)3 member; Delegation for relations with the United States (2004-09-15--2007-03-13)3 co-chair; UEN (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3 substitute; JURI (2004-07-21--2007-01-14)3 member; AFCO (2004-07-21--2007-01-14)3 substitute; PECH (2004-07-21--2007-01-14)3
lpv:unclassifiedMetadata	"(Applause)"1 "Brian Crowley,"1 "on behalf of the UEN Group"1

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