Moniz og alle vi andre forstå, at det at være repræsentant for de europæiske borgere vil sige at være en almindelig borger, hvad angår ansvar, og kun i tilfælde hvor det er repræsentantens udførelse af sine opgaver, der står på spil, skal der være en vis beskyttelse mod personer, som til skade for institutionen, til skade for Parlamentet, til skade for unionsborgerskabet kunne misbruge procesproceduren.
Like the rest of us, Mr Moniz must realise that representing the people of Europe means being in the same position as any ordinary citizen as far as responsibilities are concerned. Only when the role of representative is itself at issue is there a need for certain provisions to guard against possible abuse of the legal proceedings which would be to the detriment of the institution, of Parliament and of the people.