Jean-Noel Barrot

"We reject any instrumentalization of this tragedy, which has plunged a French family into mourning, for political ends."

"We reject any attempt to use this tragedy ... for political purposes."

"We reject any use of this tragedy, which has plunged a French family into mourning, for political ends."

"We reject any instrumentalization of this tragedy, which has plunged a French family into mourning, for political ends."

"We must have an explanation with him."

"We don’t accept that foreign countries can come and interfere, invite themselves, into the national political debate."

"the ban will “naturally” affect Mr Kushner’s ability to carry out his duties as an ambassador."

"no longer be allowed direct access to members of the French government"

"Barrot denounced any attempts to exploit the killing 'for political ends.'"

"If indeed... there is a potential Russian origin for this incident, the only conclusion I would draw is that it would be a ridiculous provocation"

"They conducted their airspace security operations over our bases and therefore over the Emirates."

"We have not asked the French to exclude South Africa from the G7 Summit."

"They told me of their emotion and joy at soon being reunited with their country and their loved ones."

"We are pleased about that."

"The main thing is that she is back in France, and that is fully satisfying to us."