Conclusion

"We have strengthened our country.

We have strengthened it so that you can live better.

We have strengthened it so that we find inspiration from a new vision which is very close to become a reality, so that our people today and future generations will improve their standard of living.

We have strengthened it so that we would have all the force necessary to face the challenges and to exploit all the opportunities that continually arise around us.

Four years ago, we came into the administration of this country, which had lost its self-esteem. The leadership that came down from an archaic government was weak, insignificant and left the people in confusion, turmoil and without any direction.

Over these four years we put life back in our country. The Maltese people went back to work because there is a road in front of them that had been well laid out. The Maltese people are not cowards because they have all the capacity to exploit all opportunities that come their way.

We strengthened our country so that, not only no one will fall back, but also the whole country will not fall back. Because, if our country falls back then everyone falls back.

Our country will not fall back upon accession into the European Union. Our country will not fall back because in Europe we guarantee access to markets that are larger than we have now and to others that will open up for us upon accession.

This is the foundation for more investment and for a guarantee for a better future with more employment and better income for us and our children.

Our country will not fall back because in Europe we guarantee the highest standards in all areas: in the environment, in roads, in hospitals, in schools, in public and private services, in social assistance and in security on the work of place.

Our country will not fall back because in Europe we guarantee the best products at the best prices.

Our country will not fall back because in Europe we guarantee a peaceful and secure life.

Our country will not fall back because in Europe we guarantee that our country will acquire the right to share fully in decisions that hit us most.

Our country will not fall back because every Maltese and Gozitan can defend his country.

We are prepared to introduce our country through the door that has opened up widely before us and to take the place that it deserves shoulder to shoulder with those from larger world states.

The key to the future of our children is in our hands."