"Anything that can hurt the convictions of another, particularly religious convictions, must be avoided. Freedom of expression must be exercised in a spirit of responsibility. I condemn all manifest provocation that might dangerously fan passions."
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Source: Statement made about free speech following the publication of Danish cartoons depicting the prophet Mohammed
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