It will not be affected by political pressure, by blocking moves, even by the use of the veto.

Even by this stage, that is already too many by far.

In a democracy, decisions are agreed by the majority not by unanimity.

That is fine by me, but not by using this method.

This amount is nearly covered by existing pledges by the international community.

We have presented a communication on seamen, on crews, on their preparation and training.

There is broad agreement on the proposals on excise duties on cigarettes and tobacco.

On the outside, these countries are already preyed on, and they will continue to be so on the inside.

One last word on the discussion which may ensue on the need to maintain statistics on the subject.

To rely on the strength of symbols, on either side, is to hold on to a myth.