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Quote by Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero

“Although the recession is strong and although hard times await us in the next 2 or 3 months, Spain will continue to grow in the second quarter of 2009.”

Quote by Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero

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Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero

José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero (born August 4, 1960) is a Spanish politician who served as Prime Minister of Spain from 2004 to 2011. A member of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party, he is known for his progressive social reforms, including legalizing same-sex marriage, promoting gender equality, and withdrawing Spanish troops from Iraq. His tenure also faced challenges from the 2008 financial crisis and high unemployment. Zapatero's leadership emphasized civil rights, European integration, and historical memory, leaving a mixed but significant legacy in Spanish politics. more

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