Laurent Nunez
French Interior Minister who declined to ban the rally.
Notable Quotes
"This morning conditions are deteriorating again."View Story →
"the fire may have been deliberately set"View Story →
"the situation in the region remained 'very unfavourable'."View Story →
"There are still some structures which we have been unable to reach."View Story →
"There are rules to be respected. Apologising for terrorism is a very serious offense."View Story →
"the importance of not apologizing for terrorism."View Story →
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