Fidel Castro was one of the historic figures of the past century and the embodiment of the Cuban Revolution. With the death of Fidel Castro, the world has lost a man who was a hero for many. He changed the course of his country and his influence reached far beyond. Fidel Castro remains one of the revolutionary figures of the 20th century. His legacy will be judged by history.- Statement by President [Jean-Claude] Juncker on the passing away of Fidel Castro, Europeiska kommissionen 26 november 2016
Detta gav eko i media. Här är några:
EU Chief Juncker Praises 'Hero' Fidel Castro- Breitbart, 26 november 2016
EU-kommissionen hyllar Fidel Castro- Avpixlat, 26 november 2016
Ledare som Juncker och Trudeau hyllade Castro [efter hans död]- GP, 29 november 2016
Vad var det då Juncker hade för gott att säga om Castro? Låt oss se:
Fidel Castro was one of the historic figures of the past century
Sant, utan att vara värderande; de flesta av 1900-talets historiska figurer var inga bra människor.
and the embodiment of the Cuban Revolution.
Sant.
With the death of Fidel Castro, the world has lost a man who was a hero for many.
Sant, för visst var han en hjälte för många. För många andra var han något helt annat.
He changed the course of his country
Sant – till det bättre eller sämre, ja, det är en annan sak.
and his influence reached far beyond.
Sant – han lär rentav ha beundrare i vårt land, tro't eller ej.
Fidel Castro remains one of the revolutionary figures of the 20th century.
Sant.
His legacy will be judged by history.
Sant.
Kort sagt: Ett diplomatiskt rutinjobb där man låtsas tala väl om den avlidne utan att ljuga minsta lilla. Det är en konst som inte alla behärskar, eller ens begriper sig på den när de ser den. Man kan jämföra med Trudeaus uttalande som inte är i närheten lika slipat eller sanningsenligt.
Tack till Hans S. för analysen.
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Väl bekomme :-)
Jag tycker det blir ännu mer uppenbart om man läser vad Juncker (hans stab) skriver om andra. Här en annan omdiskuterad f.d. president:
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Brussels, 28 September 2016
Dear President Rivlin,
Please accept on behalf of the European Union our heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of Israel on the passing of former President Shimon Peres.
With the death of the former President the world has lost a true champion of peace. An icon on the world stage who will be dearly missed for his unwavering dedication to co-existence in the Middle East and between all peoples. He was instrumental in forging close ties of friendship and cooperation between Israel and other parts of the world, including Europe.
His long career as a senior official, Minister, Prime Minister and most recently as President was dedicated to building a strong and secure State of Israel. But he also remained convinced that his vision for Israel could only be achieved if the Palestinians were allowed to have a state as well, living in peace and security alongside Israel. Even in the darkest of hours he stuck to the vision of a two-state solution. This will be his enduring legacy.
He was a man of tremendous wit, humour, charm, hard work and dedication. Our hearts go out to Shimon Peres' family, who has lost a father and grandfather. Israel has lost a great statesman and Europe has lost a great friend and partner.
Shimon Peres never lost his faith in peace. We must keep his legacy alive by continuing his unflagging efforts for peace, cooperation and coexistence in the Middle East and globally.
http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_STATEMENT-16-3221_en.htm
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MVH
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