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Justice and Judgment in Operation Finale
Peter Malkin
We are here to judge you. We are here to give you justice.
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The Importance of Memory and Justice
David Ben-Gurion
Our memory reaches back through recorded history. The book of memory still lies open. And you here now are the hand that holds the pen. If you succeed, for the first time in our history we will judge our executioner. And we will warn off any who wishes to follow his example. If you fail, he escapes justice, perhaps forever. I beg you. Do not fail.
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Moral Dilemmas in Historical Contexts
Adolph Eichmann
You know I tried to help. For years, I got your people out of the country. That was "my" solution. I wanted the Jews sent to ].
[[Madagascar (country)|Madagascar]
Peter Malkin
Yes, dying of malaria is nicer than poisoned gas. Very thoughtful of you.
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Complexity of Humanity in Evil Actions
Peter Malkin
He's a monster, but he's just a man.
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Confronting Illusions of Existence
Peter Malkin
You think you're a ghost, but you're not.
[to Eichmann]
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Identity and Recognition in a Confrontation
Zvi Aharoni
Open your eyes. I want you to tell me your name.
[Klement opens his eyes. Aharoni takes off his jacket and puts it on a chair. He sits down opposite Klement]
Ricardo Klement
I am Ricardo Klement.
[short pause]
Zvi Aharoni
Do you recognise the man in this picture?
Ricardo Klement
I can't see him clearly.
[short pause, doesn't have his glasses]
Zvi Aharoni
The man in the picture is you. SS number 45381, am I correct? Again: your number was 45381. Your number was 45381. 45381. 45381!
[short pause, Klement does not respond; still no response]
Adolf Eichmann
It was 4-5-3-2-6. In our facts have effect. My name is Adolf Eichmann.
[short pause]
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