I believe that, under those very difficult circumstances, his presence alone did much to provide credibility and, more important, give hope to those who are living under the most difficult circumstances. ###>Je suis convaincu que, dans ces circonstances très difficiles, sa seule présence a contribué à donner un regain de crédibilité et, plus important encore, a rendu espoir à ceux qui vivaient dans des conditions extrêmement difficiles.