European Parliament
President.
Colleagues, we have had a rather historic debate on the Blokland report this morning, which has turned out to be a tribute to Mr Duisenberg and all he has done on behalf of the European people.
Mr Duisenberg, I think you will recognise that you take the goodwill of this House with you for your future, and that as representatives of the people we speak for the European citizens. You have brought a huge measure of stability and firm management to the European Central Bank, and you have set it on a good course for the future. We are deeply grateful to you.
(Applause)
The debate is closed.
The vote will be at 12 noon.

