We have to give ourselves a constitution which marks the birth of Europe as a political entity.

Foreign policy can mean several things, not only foreign policy in the narrow sense. It can cover foreign policy, relations with the developing world, and enlargement as well.

No one wants to lose their job, or cede the power they've acquired.

Democracies must have equilibrium... and the entanglement of politics and information must be minimized.

We are involved in a constitution-building process of historic importance. The Convention should mark a new stage in European integration.

In the darkest days of European history, America stood close by us and today we stand close by America. Nothing will ever be the same.

Are we all clear that we want to build something that can aspire to be a world power - not just a trading bloc, but a political entity?