In conclusion, with regard to certain statements made by some Czech political leaders, may I simply say to you that, when someone makes a comparison between the Soviet Union and the European Union, that shows three things: firstly, he does not understand what the Soviet Union was; secondly, he does not understand what the European Union is, and, thirdly, he has a very hazy idea of democracy and the principles of democracy, especially freedom and solidarity which are our European principles.
Seoses mõnede Tšehhi Vabariigi poliitiliste juhtide teatud seisukohavõttudega soovin lõpetuseks lihtsalt öelda, et kui keegi võrdleb Nõukogude Liitu ja Euroopa Liitu, siis näitab see kolme asja. Esmalt ei mõista ta, mis Nõukogude Liit oli.