In 1968 he welcomed Alexander Dubček's "Prague Spring" in Czechoslovakia, and bitterly criticised the Soviet-led occupation of Czechoslovakia in August 1968.
Aastal 1968 tervitas ta Alexander Dubčeki "Praha kevadet" Tšehhoslovakkias ning kritiseeris ägedalt Tšehhoslovakkia okupeerimist augustis 1968.