Dean Statement on the Death of Simon Wiesenthal

[MaineDem]

For Immediate Release:
September 20, 2005
Contact: Amaya Smith 202-863-8148

Dean Statement on the Death of Simon Wiesenthal
Holocaust Survivor and Human Rights Activist

Washington, DC - Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean who
recently visited Yad Vashem, Israel's memorial to the Holocaust, issued
the following statement on the death of Simon Wiesenthal:
"Today, we mourn the death of a heroic and brave world figure. For
decades, Simon Wiesenthal was a champion for justice performing
thankless and tireless works, fighting against anti-Semitism, racism,
terrorism and genocide. As a survivor of the Holocaust, Wiesenthal
became a voice for other Holocaust survivors and victims throughout the
world. When the Holocaust ended, Wiesenthal assumed the heavy burden of
seeking and bringing to justice Nazi war criminals who had committed
crimes of persecution and genocide. During a lifetime spent fighting
against anti-Semitism and prejudice, he realized that 'there is no
freedom without justice.' As I was reminded at Yad Vashem after laying a
wreath in the Hall of Remembrance, all generations are obligated to
fight the dark side of humanity that allowed the Holocaust to happen.
Simon Wiesenthal's life, spent fighting for human rights, equality and
justice, will continue to inspire generations of future leaders across
the globe."
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[PurityOfEssence]

1. There couldn't be a more perfect gig for Dean than this

It's a thankless and impossible job, but he really has the stuff for it.

[Cha]

2. It's a great comfort to me to

know he's there in that job.