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Jean-Noel Barrot
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French foreign minister addressing the US over activist's death.
Notable Quotes
"We reject any instrumentalization of this tragedy, which has plunged a French family into mourning, for political ends."View Story →
"We reject any attempt to use this tragedy ... for political purposes."View Story →
"We reject any use of this tragedy, which has plunged a French family into mourning, for political ends."View Story →
"We reject any instrumentalization of this tragedy, which has plunged a French family into mourning, for political ends."View Story →
"We must have an explanation with him."View Story →
"We don’t accept that foreign countries can come and interfere, invite themselves, into the national political debate."View Story →
"the ban will “naturally” affect Mr Kushner’s ability to carry out his duties as an ambassador."View Story →
"no longer be allowed direct access to members of the French government"View Story →
"Barrot denounced any attempts to exploit the killing 'for political ends.'"View Story →
"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"View Story →
"They conducted their airspace security operations over our bases and therefore over the Emirates."View Story →
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