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Nazi crimes incomparable with events in Czechoslovakia - Wulff

Prague - The crimes the Nazis committed against Czechs during wartime occupation cannot be compared with what happened in Czechoslovakia after Word War Two, German President Christian Wulff said during his visit to the Czech Republic today.

He said he welcomes the debate on the post-war situation and that he wishes that it be held in peace.

Czech President Vaclav Klaus said after the meeting with Wulff that relations between the two countries are their historical best.

Germany must be aware of the crimes that it committed against the Czech nation and be responsible for them, Wulff said....
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