Finally, I should like to say that, over and above this proposal, which is very important and for which we must maintain the balance between the needs of scientific research and improving human health, while at the same time using methods which are not hard on animals, I must say that the Commission, all the while I have been Commissioner, has taken numerous measures to protect animals.
Lõpetuseks sooviksin öelda, et lisaks sellele ettepanekule, mis on väga oluline ja milles peame säilitama tasakaalu teadusuuringute vajaduste ja inimeste tervise parandamise vahel, kasutades samas meetodeid, mis ei ole karmid loomade suhtes, on minu volinikuks olemise aja jooksul astunud komisjon palju samme loomade kaitsmise nimel.