Klaus Emmerich (journalist)

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Klaus Emmerich (journalist)

Klaus Emmerich (Frankfurt, 3 June 1928 – Vienna, 25 February 2021[1]) was the former editor-in-chief of ORF News in Austria.[2] He achieved notoriety in the United States for his racist remarks following Barack Obama's win of the 2008 US presidential election.[3] David F. Girard-diCarlo, U.S. ambassador to Austria, officially protested against Emmerich’s remarks on November 14, 2008.[4][5]

Quotes[]

"I don't want to be steered by a black man in the Western world. If you say that that is a racist remark: right, without doubt."[2]

"[I]t is a most unsettling development as the blacks are not as advanced in their political & social development."[2]

References[]

  1. ^ red, ORF at/Agenturen (2021-03-04). "ORF-Journalist Klaus Emmerich 92-jährig gestorben". news.ORF.at (in German). Retrieved 2021-03-31.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b c Scally, Derek (22 November 2008). "Austrian station distances itself from journalist's 'blacks not civilised' remarks". Irish Times. Retrieved 2008-11-22.
  3. ^ "Austrian Journalist Slammed for Racist Obama Rant". Der Spiegel. 2008-11-07. Retrieved 2008-12-24.
  4. ^ "USA attack broadcaster because of racism (USA attackieren Sender wegen Rassismus)". Der Spiegel (in German). 2008-11-16. Retrieved 2008-12-24.
  5. ^ Girard-diCarlo, David F. (2008-11-14). "Open letter by U.S. Ambassador David Girard-diCarlo to the Director General of the ORF, Dr. Alexander Wrabetz" (PDF). U.S. Embassy Vienna. Retrieved 2008-12-22.[dead link]

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