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The core value of the society in which we are proud to live is freedom. We see ourselves primarily as free and, by definition, responsible.
The crux of the matter regarding the recent events was not the exercise of freedom of expression, but the unacceptable reaction by those who claimed to have been offended. Although all indignation is legitimate, not all ways of expressing that indignation are. Our first priority is to speak out against these abuses and against the attacks on EU Member States. We condemn violence and wish to express our solidarity with Denmark and with the other Member States.
Furthermore, we are well aware that these events have been carefully orchestrated, and that they have had a huge impact on relations between the West and the Muslim world. Regardless of our freedoms, especially freedom of expression, any manifestation or promotion of hate, racism and xenophobia should be roundly condemned. All freedom should be exercised with responsibility, at this or any time.
We must not give any ground on our right to be free, but we will also not go seeking conflict. On the contrary, we shall avoid conflict because we know that peace and security in the world largely depend on our sense of responsibility."@en1
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