translate English to French:    Madam President, Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen, when I speak on the subject of cultural diversity, I do not think that my tone will be as optimistic as that of the first few speakers, in particular yours, Commissioner. There are several reasons for this.
   - Madame la Présidente, Madame la Commissaire, chers collègues, je n’aurai pas, je crois, la tonalité optimiste des premiers discours, et notamment du vôtre, Madame la Commissaire, à propos de la diversité culturelle, pour plusieurs raisons.