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"en.20041118.7.4-066"2
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"I voted against the appointment of Mr Barroso as President of the Commission last July, as in my opinion he was not the candidate European citizens were entitled to expect. His position of support for the attack on Iraq, an attack which violated all the rules of international law, was also unacceptable.
During the October part-session I made known my opposition to the first Barroso Commission, which was in no way acceptable. If Mr Barroso had not climbed down at the very last moment in order to avoid a crushing personal defeat, I would of course have voted against this Commission. Mr Barroso has, however, made minor changes to the original line-up he tried to impose on us.
Today I remain strongly opposed to the fact that Mrs Kroes holds the portfolio for competition, as her presence brings with it the significant risk that conflicts of interest might occur. It is crucial, however, that a new Commission finally be able to get down to work. I have therefore voted in favour of this Commission, although I did so reluctantly.
In common with many of my fellow Members, I am now eagerly waiting for Mr Barroso to set out his political agenda. I will be looking very carefully to see if this agenda is one that gives an important place to the social issues that citizens expect to see tackled there. In accordance with Rule 163 of the Rules of Procedure, …"@en1
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