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“I condemn what happened in Madrid, but it is suspicious. If tomorrow there will be another bombing, in France for example, who will gain power? Of course not Jacques Chirac, but Le Pen.”

Quote by Walid Jumblatt

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Walid Jumblatt is a prominent Lebanese politician born on August 7, 1949. He is a member of the influential Jumblatt family, which has a significant presence in Lebanese politics. Jumblatt has held various political positions, including serving as a member of the Lebanese Parliament and a government minister. His political career has been marked by his efforts to promote national reconciliation and political stability in Lebanon. more

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