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"Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, Solidarity made it possible for me to be in this Chamber today, and I am eternally grateful to it for that, and for not having been condemned to life behind the Iron Curtain. Had it not been for Solidarity, the Berlin Wall would have fallen later, or might even still be standing. Attempts had been made previously by the Czechs, Slovaks and Hungarians to overthrow that diabolical system, but it was the Poles and the Polish Pope who eventually succeeded in dismantling the agreements reached at Yalta. I should today like to thank the countries of Western Europe and the United States for their support. It should be remembered, however, that Stalin was not the only guilty party. Churchill and Roosevelt betrayed half of Europe to the Soviets at Yalta, hoping for peace and quiet and to make things easier for themselves.
The example of Solidarity shows us how many long years it can take to put mistakes right. With Parliament’s consent, the Union is now opening negotiations with Turkey. I fear this may be the beginning of the end for the Union, and I regret it very much, as I am in favour of a common Europe. We should show solidarity with the whole world, but not betray Europe in the name of internationalism."@en1
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