The key work of Lennart Meri was to contribute to bringing the Republic of Estonia back to the world map. Ansip reminded in his speech that Lennart Meri took office of the President during the time which was the age of full reorganization of the old thinking way.
President Lennart Meri põhitöö oli aidata kaasa Eesti Vabariigi tagasi toomisele maailmakaardile. Ansip meenutas oma kõnes, et Lennart Meri asus presidendi ametisse ajal, mis oli vana mõtteviisi täieliku ümberkorraldamise ajastu.