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Friedrich Merz: “In the long run, Mr. President, this was the liberation of my country from a Nazi dictator.”

On the recordJune 5, 2025
In the long run, Mr. President, this was the liberation of my country from a Nazi dictator.
Said by
Friedrich Merz
Christian Democratic Union

Editor's note · Context

Merz emphasized the significance of D-Day in liberating Germany from Nazi rule.

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