“It's obvious that this is about trying to introduce what we could call the annual quota of fear in Spaniards' summer break, which every year they try to do.”
“The thing that should determine our military action and the timing of it is the justice of the case and also whether the U.N. process through the inspectors can work.”
“We are talking about a horrendous terrorist attack. ... Don't ask me to play lotto, ... I cannot evaluate probabilities. We only work with things that are proven.”
“I think that Spanish people are showing again their strength, their solidarity, and the common effort in order to overcome the atrocities of pain and terrorism,”
“With grief and outrage, I have heard of the terrible attacks in Madrid this morning. I am horrified at the high number of deaths and injured. I ask you to convey our sympathy to the victims' families and the Spanish nation. Those who were injured, I wish a speedy and complete recovery.”
