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Merkel spoke well, and I think Germany - my country - is dealing very responsible and appropriate with its past. I like the strong support for Israel, which is outstanding in Europe.
1 posted on 03/18/2008 2:36:18 PM PDT by Michael81Dus
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Not quite as dramatic as Elie Wiesel’s appearance at the Reichstag years ago, but (M)Erkel still chose the right words for a change.


2 posted on 03/18/2008 2:37:34 PM PDT by Clemenza (I Live in New Jersey for the Same Reason People Slow Down to Look at Car Crashes)
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I hope Germans are infinitely patient. Because eternity is just about what it'll take to convince a significant proportion of the world's population that Germans have changed their stripes and should finally be forgiven. This was no minor faux pas after all.
4 posted on 03/18/2008 2:51:54 PM PDT by LibWhacker
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i was in dachau last year. very impressive display of contrition. and very moving...


10 posted on 03/18/2008 4:00:19 PM PDT by steel_resolve (If you can't stand behind our troops, then please stand in front...)
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"Merkel spoke well, and I think Germany - my country - is dealing very responsible and appropriate with its past. I like the strong support for Israel, which is outstanding in Europe."

I agree, Michael81Dus, and am proud of Germany as one of the greatest allies of the USA and of Israel. Humility is the way to true strength.


13 posted on 03/18/2008 5:48:03 PM PDT by familyop (Worthless male weekend warrior has-been trash with no degree.)
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