Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_1368649_9 ( year_s_ INTEGER, spokesperson VARCHAR )

### Question ###
What year was Thierry Beccaro the spokesperson?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT MIN(year_s_) FROM table_1368649_9 WHERE spokesperson = "Thierry Beccaro"