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“We don't want to confirm or deny the Holocaust. We oppose every type of crime against any people. But we want to know whether this crime actually took place or not.”

Quote by Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

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Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is a former President of Iran, born on October 28, 1956. He served as the President of Iran from 2005 to 2013. Ahmadinejad is known for his controversial policies and statements during his presidency. more

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“The roots of the Palestinian conflict must be sought in history. The Holocaust and Palestine are directly connected with one another. And if the Holocaust actually occurred, then you should permit impartial groups from the whole world to research this. Why do you restrict the research to a certain group? Of course, I don't mean you, but rather the European governments.”

“One group of scholars or persons, most of them politically motivated, say the Holocaust occurred. Then there is the group of scholars who represent the opposite position and have therefore been imprisoned for the most part. Hence, an impartial group has to come together to investigate and to render an opinion on this very important subject, because the clarification of this issue will contribute to the solution of global problems.”

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