So the Dutch voted against the EU constitution. Let's see what the Prime Minister has to say:
Jan Peter Balkenende, the Dutch Prime Minister, said that the ratification process should continue, but admitted: “I am extremely disappointed. This is a result you can’t misunderstand. It is clear we have to fully respect this result.”
Well, I'm glad that he recognizes that this result can't be misunderstood (though I'm sure a few folks will try), but I'm confused what he means by "fully respect" the result. Why do I have this nagging suspicion that that doesn't necessarily mean "abide by"?
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