In opening remarks the Secretary of State said that "Europe today is viewed by many as a miracle" as it is enjoying its longest period of peace since Roman times."
„Šajā kritiskajā brīdī mums vajadzīgi līderi ar vīziju, neatlaidību, pieredzi un spriestspēju,” sveicot Hilariju Klintoni, teica Eiropas Parlaments priekšsēdētājs Hanss-Gerts Poterings.