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As Far As France Is Concerned, We Are Ready To Envisage Everything That Can Be Done Under Unscr 1441. [...] But I Repeat That Every Possibility Offered By The Present Resolution Must Be Explored, That There Are A Lot Of Them And They Still Leave Us With A Lot Of Leeway When It Comes To Ways Of Achieving The Objective Of Eliminating Any Weapons Of Mass Destruction Which May Exist In Iraq. I'd Like Nevertheless To Note That, As Things Stand At The Moment, I Have, To My Knowledge, No Indisputable Proof In This Sphere.

One Does Not Export Democracy In An Armored Vehicle.

These Irresponsible Acts, Which Cannot Have Any Justification Whatsoever, Are To Be Fully Condemned. In These Appalling Circumstances, I Want To Offer You The Most Sincere Condolences, Both In My Name And In That Of The French People.

Anything That Can Hurt The Convictions Of Another, Particularly Religious Convictions, Must Be Avoided. Freedom Of Expression Must Be Exercised In A Spirit Of Responsibility. I Condemn All Manifest Provocation That Might Dangerously Fan Passions.

Helping To Build A Better-organized, Fair And Harmonious World: That Idea Lies At The Heart Of My Conception Of Our Country's Role. Down Through The Centuries, France Has Provided Answers To The Great Questions Facing Mankind. In Continuing To Do So, France Is Responding To A Genuine Demand, Displaying Leadership And Influencing The Course Of Events.