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France utterly condemns the cowardly attacks this morning in Madrid which have already claimed over 60 lives and injured very many people. She expresses to the Spanish authorities her total solidarity in this terrible ordeal. She extends her very sincere condolences to the bereaved. The Minister, M. de Villepin, has just sent a message to Ana Palacio telling her of his very great shock. There must be a relentless fight against terrorism, regardless of its form or source./.