SOCHI, Russia — International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach says heavy security and criticism of Russia’s anti-gay law will not detract from the Sochi Olympics.
Bach also reiterates his defense of Russia’s spending on the games, saying the money is going to the long-term transformation of the region.
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Bach says “I have been assured before coming here and I am still assured being here.”
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The IOC leader adds “we have to address this because anything else would be surrender to terrorists” and “this is last thing we all want to do.”
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