It nurtures the mind, satisfies the soul, and fosters the growth of society. Culture is in some sense like a great river: it runs through and connects various areas of life and history, enabling us to navigate in this world and to embrace distant countries and lands. Here I think of the course of the Danube, which links this country to many others, uniting not only their geography but also their history. This is the final meeting of my visit to Hungary, for which I am most grateful. In greeting each of you, I express my appreciation for your fine words of welcome, which I will address in a moment. Dear brothers and sisters, good afternoon!
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