With the realisation that all member states must do their bit, including the Netherlands. And with the prospect of creating a better future for us all, ultimately. On 22 November 1989, 13 days after the fall of the Berlin Wall, Jacques Delors, European Commission President, addressed the European Parliament. He spoke of the task facing the European Community in those momentous days.
He said: “Luck helps sometimes; courage helps always.” I wish you and our politicians much courage in the times ahead. Thank you ***  12