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Joint Statement by the President of the Republic, the Chairwoman of the Riigikogu and the Prime Minister on Mourning Day, on 14 June 200414.06.2004
Dear fellow countrymen,
14 June is one of the most tragic dates in Estonia's history. Today we commemorate the victims of all deportations and crimes against humanity.
The life of thousands of Estonians changed or was extinguished forever due to the terrorist acts perpetrated in our country. There were lots of those who had to spend the best years of their life in hard slavery and many of those who even did not get the chance to rest in their beloved native soil.
Pain and injustice will never fall into oblivion. Systematic mass extermination of innocent people, no matter who carried it out, cannot and must not be forgotten. Although it is not possible to change what has happened, we must remember it in order to be able to look into the future more peacefully and more securely.
We are confident that today's Europe is a safe place for all peoples, and ready to resolutely resist any kind of injustice. We also believe that Europe will never tolerate totalitarianism or genocide against any people.
Arnold Rüütel
Ene Ergma
Juhan Parts
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