What date did De Vries start?
CREATE TABLE table_12608427_8 (
    started VARCHAR,
    name VARCHAR
)
SELECT started FROM table_12608427_8 WHERE name = "de Vries"
Below are sql tables schemas paired with instruction that describes a task. Using valid SQLite, write a response that appropriately completes the request for the provided tables. ### Instruction: What date did De Vries start? ### Input: CREATE TABLE table_12608427_8 (
    started VARCHAR,
    name VARCHAR
) ### Response: SELECT started FROM table_12608427_8 WHERE name = "de Vries"