I don't attach importance to great speeches or philosophy.

See also
Santer-Poos Ministry I
Santer-Poos Ministry II
Santer-Poos Ministry III
Santer Commission. Despite clearing most commissioners the report stated that they had not found a single person showing the slightest sense of responsibility. Santer selection was barely ratified by a European Parliament upset with the process for which Commission presidents are selected.

Santer selection was barely ratified by a European Parliament upset with the process for which Commission presidents are selected. Despite clearing most commissioners the report stated that they had not found a single person showing the slightest sense of responsibility. On Monday 23 January 2012 Jacques Santer was appointed to head the board of the Special Purpose Investment Vehicle (SPIV) which is designed to boost the firepower of the European Financial Stability Facility the eurozone rescue fund.