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I think it is important to help our country's image outside of Spain.

In Europe it is particularly important that we build good relations to everyone who holds political responsibility because Europe can only be build together.

Europe must be understood and controlled by its citizens.

I do not consider the Lisbon Treaty to be a good thing for Europe, for the freedom of Europe, or for the Czech Republic.

Spain is an important historical ally of the United States, and if confirmed, I will add to our more than 200 years of diplomatic history to further our shared interests.

Above all it is important to point out that we can only maintain our prosperity in Europe if we belong to the most innovative regions in the world.

But Portugal has a peaceful feel about it. I sit on the terrace overlooking the vineyard there and I feel cut off from the world. You need that sort of thing.

I've got two places I like to be. Portugal is one.

The EU is not a country and it's not going to become a country, in my view, now or ever in the future. It is a group of countries working together.

We have a huge responsibility to make sure that Europe remains a prosperous and peaceful continent.