Can we seize classified files of the CIA? No, that's not possible. We don't have the powers, we have to play it by the rules,

This agreement is a victory for democracy, a victory for our EU citizens, and a victory for the fundamental rights.

All member states are bound by their relevant international legal obligations, in particular those deriving from the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, and the Convention against Torture. I encourage member states and candidate countries to take the necessary steps to look into this matter where appropriate.

One has to be a bit more European, and a bit less protectionist.

We take full account of two main, fundamental rights -- the right to security .... and privacy protection,

(The database) has two main goals: contributing to the internal security of EU states and the fight against illegal immigration by supporting the common visa policy and the checks on the visa applicants