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Hurriyet, Turkey
Jan 6 2012
French senator to launch 'crusade' on genocide law
Milliyet
French Senator Nathalie Goulet has criticized a law penalizing denial
of Armenian genocide allegations, saying she will go on a `crusade' to
prevent the law's approval by the Senate.
"I will go on a crusade against Valeri Boyer's draft law," Goulet
said, referring to a law that sought to penalize the denial of
Armenian genocide claims with a year in jail and a fine of 45,000
euros.
Any attempt at oppression would hurt France's stance, Goulet said,
adding that conflicts should be resolved through discussion in
democracies. She also said she was against laws about the collective
memories of peoples.
Goulet also called on Turkish foundations in France to act reasonably
and stay calm.
Michel Diefenbacher of the ruling UMP, meanwhile, accused the
Socialist Party of acting hypocritically for voting in favor of the
draft law after condemning it as an election ploy.
January/06/2012
http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/french-senator-to-launch-crusade-on-genocide-law--.aspx?pageID=238&nID=10876&NewsCatID=351
Jan 6 2012
French senator to launch 'crusade' on genocide law
Milliyet
French Senator Nathalie Goulet has criticized a law penalizing denial
of Armenian genocide allegations, saying she will go on a `crusade' to
prevent the law's approval by the Senate.
"I will go on a crusade against Valeri Boyer's draft law," Goulet
said, referring to a law that sought to penalize the denial of
Armenian genocide claims with a year in jail and a fine of 45,000
euros.
Any attempt at oppression would hurt France's stance, Goulet said,
adding that conflicts should be resolved through discussion in
democracies. She also said she was against laws about the collective
memories of peoples.
Goulet also called on Turkish foundations in France to act reasonably
and stay calm.
Michel Diefenbacher of the ruling UMP, meanwhile, accused the
Socialist Party of acting hypocritically for voting in favor of the
draft law after condemning it as an election ploy.
January/06/2012
http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/french-senator-to-launch-crusade-on-genocide-law--.aspx?pageID=238&nID=10876&NewsCatID=351