Sebastian Kurz Quotes
We all know that history cannot be undone. But let me assure you that we Austrians know that, because of our history, we have a great responsibility.
Kurz, Sebastian. "Speech to the American Jewish Committee Global Forum." American Jewish Committee, 11 June 2018.
Most countries have long national memories that can be very destructive at times because the past cannot be forgotten. The Balkan nations for example, often determine their current policies by what occurred over 1000 years ago.
This historian’s view of the role of the historian, while totally at odds with academic, cultural, and political values with America and most industrial democracies. However, he does represent the proper role of the historian as seen by most theocracies and non-democratic nations. Indeed, there are countries today where this statement would be considered a model for patriotic historians and journalists. Another interesting comparison can be made between Otto and another historian of the era who represented a more democratic academic and journalistic point of view. So the issue has been in conflict for over a thousand years. See Anna Comnena {587993}
Up until 1970 many Australian Aboriginal children were forcibly removed from their homes and “adopted” or brought up in institutions to “civilize” them. In 1997 the Australian Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission found the practice “genocidal.”
Ortega sought to bring Spain closer to Europe and was an influential intellectual of “The Generation of ’98.” This quote is taken from his book, Invertebrate Spain.
Sebastian Kurz is an Austrian politician who has served as Chancellor of Austria since January 2020, a position he previously held from December 2017 to May 2019. Kurz has also been chairman of the Austrian People's Party since May 2017.
