The people of the applicant countries want no more than we got. They want the opportunity to participate in a Europe which is progressive, dynamic and forward looking. In particular, they see Europe as a guarantee of peace and stability. Why would we wish to deny them that? Many of those countries have recent direct experience of oppression. In that context, the position adopted by Sinn Féin is not just oppressive but obscene. How can any true republican fail to understand the yearning of nations which have emerged from Stalinist dictatorship? How can we say "No" to these people and face ourselves in the mirror? They simply seek security, independence and sovereignty and they need our help to achieve that. The Treaty of Nice is about enlargement, pure and simple. Enlargement is good for all of us, just as all the enlargements which have taken place to date have been extremely good for this country. The facts and statistics speak for themselves. We have benefited. With enlargement, our employment has expanded and become more secure and our exports have grown. We have absolutely nothing to fear. This is not a zero sum gain – it is a win win situation.