We all appreciate the dynamism, wisdom and unswerving dedication with which from the outset - consistent with the ideals he has always set himself throughout his long political life - he has upheld and enhanced the dignity and prerogatives of the current Parliament, the linch-pin of the European venture. His example and his presence will, we are sure, continue to spur and hearten each one of us as we advance in defence of the cause that unites us all.
Au debut de la presente legislature, nous en avons apprecie le dynamisme, la sagesse, la fermete et la passion avec laquelle - conformement aux ideaux qu'il s'est toujours assignes au cours de sa longue vie politique - il a defendu et rehausse la dignite et les prerogatives du Parlement, pilier irremplacable de la construction de l'Europe. Son exemple et sa presence continueront, nous en sommes certains, a etre pour nous tous une stimulation et un encouragement a progresser dans la defense de la cause qui nous unit.
