Je voudrais, en entamant cette courte intervention, exprimer à notre collègue et ami Jacques Santer nos remerciements, notre respect et notre reconnaissance pour son admirable contribution en tant que Premier ministre du Luxembourg et président de la Commission européenne.
I would like to begin this short statement by giving a heart-felt word of thanks, respect and acknowledgement to our colleague and friend, Jacques Santer, for his wonderful contribution to Europe as Prime Minister of Luxembourg and as President of the European Commission.
