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Murder of Pierre Gemayel – Statement made by Philippe Douste-Blazy, Minister of Foreign Affairs, in the National Assembly (excerpts)

I have just learned of the murder of Pierre Gemayel, Lebanese Industry Minister (…). I should like to express my sympathy to the whole Lebanese people who are suffering today. In the face of this new attempt to destabilize Lebanon, France wishes to tell the Lebanese people how keen we are to fight at their side so that they retain their sovereignty and independence. (…)./.