Efter at have stemt for hensigtserklæringen om forkastelse, som ikke fik det fornødne flertal, var det mig derfor magtpåliggende at deltage i afstemningen om ændringsforslagene for at støtte dem, der er i overensstemmelse med vore krav og afvise dem, der tager sigte på at gøre markedsåbningen endnu mere omfattende.
Thus, after having taken part in the intended rejection, which did not receive the required majority, it was important to take part in the votes on the amendments so as to support those satisfying our demands and so as to oppose resolutely those which would open up the market still further to competition.