This war would be only a partial success if the whole lot of Jewry survived it, while we shed our best blood to save Europe. My attitude toward the Jews will therefore be based solely on the expectation that they must disappear. They must be done away with. Gentlemen, I must ask you to rid yourself of all feeling of pity. We must annihilate the Jews wherever we find them and wherever it is possible.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker calls for the total destruction of Jewish people in Europe.
- In plain terms
- He says Jews must be killed to save Europe.
- What can you take from it?
- Hate speech is used to justify violence.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How did this become policy?
- How do we remember this?
Another view
This is a record of genocide, not a viewpoint to discuss.
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