But, the statement in his name this week in recognition of International Holocaust Day – the genocide of six million Jews – didnt contain any mention at all of Jews ...or the anti-semitism of Hitler's Third Reich.
In stark counterpoint, another statement issued this week in recognition of the Holodmor in Ukraine, made numerous references to the murderous persecution and suffering of the Ukrainian People.
Whatever the reason for this unacceptable lapse, I believe a formal apology is in order.