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"I want to return to my invitation last July to build a partnership for Europe, a partnership for prosperity, solidarity and security. Now we urgently need to get back to work. Both in July and last month, I set out our policy priorities and concerns in some detail, so I do not wish to repeat them today. Nevertheless, whatever our priorities and objectives, we can do more by acting together than we can by acting separately.
Let me add two comments. First, I believe the Union, the European Commission and this Parliament can emerge stronger from this process of approval. We may not agree on every issue. Like any family, we will have arguments and differences. However, let me assure you that this Commission will, with your help, play its leadership role. It will strive to lead a dynamic coalition reflecting the views of this Parliament and promoting the common European interest.
Second, with this new strength comes greater responsibility; a responsibility to work together; a responsibility to forge a relationship built on mutual respect and shared confidence in Europe's future; a responsibility to deliver results which make a difference to the lives of Europeans.
It is time to shift the focus from who we are and where we have come from to where we want to go. We must implement a positive agenda for change. We must create the conditions for growth and jobs, sharing prosperity and opportunity across the whole Union. To do this we must put a premium on innovation, education and research. We must exploit knowledge to promote growth.
If I refer to the economy first, it is not because it is an end in itself, but because a strong and dynamic economy is a precondition for our ambitious social and environmental goals. We must reinforce European democracy, reconnecting the Union with the people, and work towards the ratification of our new Constitution. We must reach out across our continent to make a success of our recent enlargement. We must work to improve the quality of life within a modern European model based on economic dynamism and social justice. We must reaffirm the Union's pre-eminent role as an area of freedom and justice and we must consolidate our leadership in striving for peace, security and sustainable development around the globe. We must, therefore, shape a Europe for future generations and capture the imagination and enthusiasm of our young people.
Today, I ask you for your confidence so that we can start this task. With your support we can build a better Europe. My team is ready and anxious to play its part. So let us now get on with our job!"@en1
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