Farrakhan responded by publicly repudiating Muhammad's speech. Chen called for talks without any preconditions, repudiating the 1992 consensus. The defense successfully obtained a number of affidavits from witnesses repudiating their testimony. From 1933 Nazi Germany was committed to repudiating the Treaty of Versailles and its restrictions. The White House and the "incensed" State Department issued statements repudiating Pipes' statements. Many United States Courts of Appeals have made blanket statements repudiating tax-protester arguments. When Putin dismissed them, he made a point of repudiating the collision theory. Most former Weathermen have integrated into mainstream society without repudiating their violence and terrorist activities. Rather than repudiating the priest, Nestorius intervened on his behalf. This is based on objective intentions i.e. the repudiating party's words or conduct. Lott gave an interview with Black Entertainment Television explaining himself and repudiating Thurmond's former views. In 1972, the country became a republic named Sri Lanka, repudiating its dominion status. He called a council at Sens for the purpose of repudiating her.