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"‘The death penalty is the most offensive method of killing, because it is done with the approval of the community.’ These words of George Bernard Shaw, pronounced almost a century ago, are being endorsed by an ever-increasing number of people and a majority of countries. Unfortunately, the natural human right to life is still ignored by 68 countries. The death penalty is most often implemented not only in Asia, but also in the United States. The execution of Saddam Hussein, I would say, has become a display of impotence. We are now presented with an exceptional opportunity to work hand in hand with the Italian Government to seek abolition of the death penalty in every country of the world. Opposition to the death penalty is one of the values that unites EU countries; therefore, the Union’s voice carries weight. The United Nations General Assembly will, I hope, support the proposed moratorium on the implementation of the death penalty, and its abolition should be the ultimate goal. At the same time, it is essential to condemn the statements of some official representatives of the new EU countries about the possibility of legitimation of the death penalty. World public opinion needs to be channelled in the European direction."@en1
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