European Parliament
President.
We now come to the elections in Belarus, or White Russia. With the House’s permission, I beg leave to extend a warm welcome to the candidate who took part in this election and fought for democracy in Belarus, Mr Milinkevich, who is seated in the gallery. A very warm welcome to you!
(The Members of the House gave the Belarussian presidential candidate a standing and sustained ovation)
As you can see, Mr Milinkevich, we all, from whatever party, want to see democracy in our Belarussian neighbour, and that is what we wish for it. We wish you all the best at home.

