Talaat's Order

"September 16, 1916 -- To the Government of Aleppo.

It was first communicated to you that the Government, by order of the Jemiet had decided to destroy completely all the Armenians living in Turkey... An end must be put to their existence, however criminal the measures taken may be, and no regard must be paid to either age or sex nor to conscientious scruples."

- Minister of the Interior, "TALAAT"

Hitler's Order

"August 22, 1939. -- I have given orders to my Death Units to exterminate without mercy or pity men, women and children belonging to the Polish speaking race. It is only in this manner that we can acquire the vital territory we need. AFTER ALL WHO REMEMBERS TODAY THE EXTERMINATION OF THE ARMENIANS."

- Adolf Hitler