The package that we put together at the beginning of the year, the truth is, should have reflected -- and I believe reflected what most of you would say are common sense things.

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But you know that I say what I mean and I mean what I say. (Applause.) You know what I believe.

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But you know -- (laughter) -- you know that I say what I mean and I mean what I say. (Applause.) You know what I believe.

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But you know I mean what I say and I say what I mean. (Applause.) You know what I believe.

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Well, thank you -- thank you very much for that, and thank you for what you said about the relationship between our two countries, which I believe is incredibly strong, but as you say, I think can get stronger in the years ahead.

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And I say things very frankly to you, and this is what all we European leaders believe and think.

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