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“Were aligning ourselves with Kerry. Our allegiance will be for peace, against war, no more deaths for oil, and for a dialogue between the government of Spain and the new Kerry administration.”

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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