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"Mr President, we have heard from the Commissioner that there ought to be respect for the rule of law in Russia, that people should not be condemned without a distinct breach of the law established by the ordinary courts. But we heard only yesterday from the Chair of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, no less, that people accused of an undoubtedly horrific murder in Greece could be regarded as guilty before any trial. Even people perceived as being beyond the pale must be treated with respect for the rule of law.
Before we point the finger at Russia, Members of this Parliament should look into their own conduct. We have heard that Russia is restricting freedom of expression. If it is, that will be reprehensible. However, many EU Member States lock people up for expressing opinions that do not have any hint of violence. Indeed, Commissioner Reding would like to go further and criminalise thought crime. I am sure that many Members here have been speaking honesty and from the heart, but I believe that behind this debate is an agenda that has got very little to do with sexuality or freedom of expression: it is about Russia’s foreign policy."@en1
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