Statement of Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn

In a video address released on the VW media website, Winterkorn admitted, "I don't have answers to all the questions as this moment. We are going to clarify the background unsparingly, and at this very moment, everything is being put on the table as quickly, thoroughly and transparently as possible."

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