It is indeed a sad issue,
sad to see a nation leaving,
a great nation, that [to] all of us
have given so much.
I mean culturally, I mean economically,
I mean politically, even its own blood
in two world wars.
It's in fact, sad to see a country leaving
that twice liberated us,
twice given is blood to liberate Europe.
[applause]
But that doesn't mean that we don't
have a responsibility to make sure
that the union to which they will return
will be an other union effective
and more democratic.
So and that's my last sentence as
an upper third, Mr president.
[applause]
Thank you for the support.
So this vote is not an adieux,
this vote, Mr president, is,
in my opinion, only an au revoir.
Thank you very much.
[applause]
