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“We cannot tolerate comments of such hatred, such anti-Semitism, such intolerance. And these comments are all the more troubling given that we know of Iran's nuclear ambitions.”

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Pierre Pettigrew

Pierre Pettigrew is a prominent Canadian politician born on April 18, 1951. He has held several key positions in the Canadian federal government, including Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of International Trade. Pettigrew has been dedicated to promoting Canada's influence on the international stage and has achieved significant accomplishments in various fields. more

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