Seanad debates
Tuesday, 4 March 2003
Convention on the Future of Europe: Statements.
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Cowen, made this point eloquently in his contribution to the IEA. His philosophy in this regard informs my own thinking and the policies we are pursuing. It is seductive, particularly for newer states, to argue the one-for-one basis, but the most important basis is equality. If there is to be rotation, it must be on an equality basis. We are on the strong moral ground in fighting for this, and we will win. If we can improve matters by going a step further, we will do that too.
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