As I say, it has not been a path strewn with roses: far from it, because, although we were all united by a common goal, the Council's initial miserly attitude made it a difficult journey.
Nagu ütlen, ei ole see teekond olnud roosiline: kaugel sellest, sest kuigi meid kõiki ühendas üks eesmärk, muutis nõukogu esialgne ihne suhtumine selle keeruliseks teekonnaks.