Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2002-07-03-Speech-3-187"
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". – I thank Parliament for what amounts to a powerful affirmation of the Commission's policy on this particularly difficult issue, as expounded by myself and others – and expressed, if I might say so, with some considerable eloquence and passion. The fact that it was expressed with virtual unanimity is also a source of support for the Commission in the pursuit of the policies it has said it will follow.
A number of speakers raised particular issues to which I should like to respond. Mrs Bonino asked "what steps next" and specifically referred to the cost aspect. Of course it would be a very serious issue if problems arose with the UN mandate for peacekeeping. Clearly this will have to be addressed, particularly the cost aspect. I know that there are debates under way and considerations being examined at this time in relation to this issue. A solution will have to be sought, but a good one will be hard to find.
I want to refer to the question raised by Mrs Maes as to whether there is room for the possibility of a parliamentary delegation from this House to the United States to take up these issues with their colleagues and counterparts in the US. From the Commission's point of view, let me say that this would be a development which the Commission would fully support and welcome; indeed, it believes that there may be some benefits in pursuing that course of action.
The task now before us is to fully support the work of the ICC, which opened its doors for work only two days ago, in the hope that it will do its work in the manner that those who are behind it and have ratified this court believe it can do."@en1
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