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"Mr President, tonight’s debate looks at ways to improve a woman’s lot; sometimes by positive discrimination such as quotas, sometimes by direct legislation on gender equality. I support references strengthening cooperation between Member States in addressing wage discrimination for equal jobs and action protecting women and men against all forms of violence, including human trafficking and female genital mutilation, but we also need to see strong steps towards empowerment of women through increasing confidence in their abilities, through education and through moves to create an environment which encourages choice.
Someone who once lived under the cloud of discrimination said: I have a dream. Well, I too have a dream. I look to the day that we will work, not only for greater equality in the workplace, but to empower women to make a free choice and to feel strong enough to achieve their goals. That would be the true road map for women. However, we must take small steps. We all agree on the principle of equality and I would say it is our basic right, but why include issues which muddy the water? The dossiers are complex and the inclusion of issues which are Member State competences, such as public expenditure in the area of health, does not help matters.
There are red lines in the road. I am sorry to say that, if we are to achieve equality, we must ensure the road is clear of distractions for it is only on a clear road that we can march forward united."@en1
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