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Mr President, I would like to take up the old phrase used by Mr Poettering during his contribution to this debate: ‘where there is a will, there is a way’. In this particular case, where there is a political will, a way can be found. That is the reality as far as this constitutional treaty is concerned. Members are aware, as I am, that the prize to be won in this debate, a constitutional treaty which is lucid and clear, even visionary, involving all the people of Europe, is a formidable prize. The European people and the governments of the Member States in working together have indeed shown that Europe is capable of doing formidable things. A huge amount of work has already been done and the Irish presidency is fully aware of this.
Many Members have asked about the particular text and its starting point. The reality of all negotiations is that nothing is agreed until everything is agreed. We are working day and night to bring about the political will.
On a humorous note, Mr Fatuzzo pointed out that we are all getting older. Indeed, he is quite right: none of us are getting any younger. He also suggested that we should offer plastic surgery to old-age pensioners. As you know Mr President, Ireland is very famous for non-cash benefits to our OAPs – free travel, free television, free phone, free electricity and so on. We have not yet given consideration to free plastic surgery, but Mr Fatuzzo's point is well taken.
I am very grateful to this House for its good wishes. They will be of great assistance to the presidency in encouraging the leaders of governments who have difficulties in this matter to take those few extra steps. The prize is a formidable one, it would be marvellous if we could attain it sooner rather than later."@en1
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