Señor Presidente, quiero comenzar felicitando al señor Schwab por su persistencia en las negociaciones, que nos ha llevado a este compromiso tan importante, y asimismo deseo rendir tributo a todos quienes han trabajado a su lado en este informe.
Madam President, I should like to begin by congratulating Mr Schwab on the persistence in negotiations that he has brought to this important compromise, and I would also pay tribute to all those who worked alongside him on this report.