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"Lying at the root of the social agreements of 1980 are the courage, sense of responsibility, and the solidarity of the working people. Both sides have then recognized that an accord must be reached if bloodshed is to be prevented."
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"Our national history has so often filled us with bitterness and the feeling of helplessness."
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"Let the veil of silence fall presently over what happened afterwards. Silence, too, can speak out."
"It is hardly possible to build anything if frustration, bitterness and a mood of helplessness prevail."
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