11 March 2004
United States Condemns Terrorist Attacks in Madrid
Powell extends his condolences to the people of Spain
U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell said, in a statement released March 11, "The United States vehemently condemns the outrageous and appalling terrorist attacks that took place in Madrid today.
"I offer deepest condolences to the families of the victims and to the people of Spain."
Secretary Powell telephoned Spain's Foreign Minister Ana Palacio extending sympathies and support to the Spanish government March 11.
Following is the text of Powell's statement:
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Office of the Spokesman
March 11, 2004
STATEMENT BY SECRETARY OF STATE COLIN L. POWELL
Bombing in Madrid
The United States vehemently condemns the outrageous and appalling terrorist attacks that took place in Madrid today. I offer deepest condolences to the families of the victims and to the people of Spain. In my telephone call with Foreign Minister Palacio this morning, I extended our sympathies and complete support to the Spanish government.
The United States stands resolutely with Spain in the fight against terrorism in all its forms and against the particular threat that Spain faces from the evil of ETA terrorism. No political pretext can justify this premeditated murder of the innocent. We will assist the Spanish government in any way we can to find those responsible for these heinous acts and bring them to certain justice.
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(Distributed by the Bureau of International Information Programs, U.S. Department of State. Web site: http://usinfo.state.gov)
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