"He was a true European and has been a champion of democracy and liberty throughout his life," European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso said. "He was also a source of great inspiration to all those who fight for freedom and democracy around the world.
„Bio je pravi Evropljanin i šampion demokratije i slobode celog svog života“, rekao je predsednik Evropske komisije Žoze Manuel Barozo. „Takođe je bio izvor velike inspiracije svima koji su se borili za slobodu i demokratiju širom sveta.