Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2006-07-05-Speech-3-181"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2006-07-05"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Extraordinary rendition (debate)2
dcterms:Language	"pl"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20060705.17.3-181"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2006-07-05-Speech-3-1822
lpv:speaker	lp:Bogusław Rogalski2
lpv:spokenAs	member; Temporary Committee on the alleged use of European countries by the CIA for the transport and illegal detention of prisoners (2006-01-19--2007-02-14)3 member; IND/DEM (2004-07-20--2006-12-12)3 member; INTA (2004-07-21--2007-01-14)3 unknown; Forum Polskie (2006-01-25--2008-12-02)3 substitute; AFET (2004-07-21--2006-12-12)3 member; Delegation to the EU-Russia Parliamentary Cooperation Committee (2004-09-15--2007-03-14)3 member; Delegation for relations with the countries of the Andean Community (2004-09-15--2007-03-13)3
lpv:translated text	"Mr President, since the outrages of 11 September 2001, the world has changed. On that day Islamic terrorists started a global war against Western civilisation, bringing us fear and death. In this Parliament, we cannot consider today’s fight against terrorism in isolation from those events. The fight against terrorism is a consequence of them, and human rights for terrorists should not compromise the effective protection of our families and societies. We should remember that the terrorists do not recognise any rights, treaties or conventions. I was concerned to see what went on behind the scenes when the so-called ‘CIA Committee’ was established. Unfortunately its appointment was purely political, with the aim of slurring countries who have actually been involved in fighting terrorism. As a member of the committee I can see that its activities are a ‘European witch-hunt’, where the witches being hunted are US allies in Europe, which is a reflection of the complexes and anti-Americanism of a number of Member States of the ‘old EU’. The call to battle was based on unconfirmed information from Amnesty International and press reports. By naming countries that allegedly infringe human rights, we are exposing them to the danger of reprisals and revenge attacks by terrorists. The committee’s report has neither divulged anything new, nor has it proved anything. In civilised countries verdicts are not issued without evidence, but the committee has taken upon itself to do so. Our report is based on hearsay and circumstantial evidence, but it makes judgments and even passes sentence with the burden on the accused of proving his innocence. In a normal system of law, it is guilt, and not innocence, that needs to be proved. The application to extend the work of the committee for another six months is a waste of taxpayers’ money. Let us forget about European anti-American bias, and let us join the real fight against terrorism."@en1

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