International Olympic Committee chief Jacques Rogge says he is 'very happy' with preparations for the London 2012 Olympics after his final inspection visit.
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Speaking at Downing, Street after a meeting with Mr Rogge, prime minister David Cameron said the Games would be secure, on budget and on time - and an inspiration for generations to come.
Before their meeting Mr Rogge had already said that London had 'raised the bar on how to deliver a lasting legacy, and set out a blueprint for future host cities to aspire to.
Mr Cameron said the Olympics and Queen's Diamond Jubilee would make summer 2012 'possibly the most exciting of our lifetimes – three months of celebrations of all that’s great about Britain', and having the Games here was 'an honour'.
'We intend to repay that honour by showing why the Games are more relevant than ever today,' he went on.
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