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"Mr President, the joint motion for a resolution which we adopted today contains many points that are worthy of promotion. For example, I agree with the fact that the sacrifices that very many people have made in the fight against totalitarian regimes of the 21
century in Europe should not be forgotten.
I should nevertheless like to make a few comments. It is regrettable that there is no mention of the allies of these totalitarian regimes who, until very recently, held nearly the whole of Eastern Europe in their grip. It is true that so-called right-wing politicians have made precious few efforts to demand democratisation in Eastern Europe, but it is even truer that very many left-wing politicians actively supported these Communist regimes, even though they play the holy innocent today, even in this Parliament.
Secondly, we should really have the courage, with this report, to take a stand against the muzzling laws. Historical research, however difficult, should be carried out in a delicate way, with due respect for the victims, but in complete freedom. It is unfortunate that we have let both these opportunities slip."@en1
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