The group of members of the West German Bundestag (Parliament) who are expected to vote against the stature of limitations for Nazi war criminals to take effect Jan, 1, 1980 is growing daily . According to the spokesman for the Christian Democratic Union opposition party, 34 members have already decided to vote for repealing the statute. In addition, more and more Liberal Party members of Parliament have indicated that they will vote for repealing the statute. Other Liberal MPs are expected to join this group if their attempt to repeal the statute of limitations fails.
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