MOSCOW, Jan 12 Australian New South Prime Minister Wales Dominic Perrotte was embarrassed and apologized after it was revealed he had worn a «Nazi costume» to his 21st birthday party in the past, ABC reported on Thursday.
«When I was 21, I wore a Nazi uniform to the masquerade on the occasion of the 21st anniversary,» ABC quoted the state premier as saying.
«I am deeply ashamed of what I have done. I sincerely regret the hurt and pain this will cause for people in our state. Especially for members of the Jewish community, Holocaust survivors, veterans and their families. I am sorry for this terrible mistake,» said the now 40-year-old Perrotte.
According to him, then he was «naive» and did not understand the meaning of his actions at a party whose theme was «uniform». Now, the prime minister said, he is already different and provides «very ardent support» to the Jewish people.