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Transcript of HM King Juan Carlos' address to the Spanish nation
El PaĆ­s (Madrid, Spain) ^ | March 11, 2004 | HM King Juan Carlos I

Posted on 03/11/2004 2:51:04 PM PST by El Conservador

The terrorist savagery has sunk Spain in the deepest pain, disgustment and indignation

Men, women and children, free citizens of all ages and occupations, even from other countries, who were in their were in their way to their destinations, schools and workplaces, have found themselves brutally confronted with death and suffering

A nightmarish scenario has took all Spaniard homes to show the most cruel and murderous face of terrorism.

In these tragic moments, I want to extend the victims' families my deepest affection and my family's. I'd like to fuse with all of you in a hug full of comforting and sadness.

We'll always be with you, with all of those who suffer the consequences of a macabre madness with no possible justification. These repugnant attacks only deserve the most energic and absolute condemniation.

I also address the injured and their families, to express them our warmth, our closeness and our desire of a speedy recovery.

Your King suffers with all of you, shares your indignation and is confident in the strength and effectiveness of the rule of law so such vile and coward murderers can be caught in the hands of justice and serve in prison all punishments the courts may sentence them to. They'll answer for the crimes in an unavoidable way.

The public services and the citizens of Madrid, always generous, have grown in the tragedy to show their solidary selflessness, their effort and collaboration.

The security forced don't stop in their task defending our liberties.

The good-hearted Spain has been moved once again, offering her material aid and moral support.

To all, our deepest gratitude.

El desaliento no está hecho para los españoles.

Despair is not made for Spaniards.

We're a great country, which has shown with flying colors her capacity to overcome challenges and difficulties. A country that knows well that, in the face of nonsense and savagery, there's room only for unity, resolve and serenity.

Unity, resolve and serenity in the fight against terrorism, with all the instruments that the rule of law gives us, redoubling our joint efforts to finish this plague, counting on police action, the labor of justice and international cooperation.

Unity, resolve and serenity above the legitimate differences in opinion, around the firmest will of peaceful and democratic togetherness, guaranteed by our Constitution, sovereign expression of the Spaniard people.

In these hours of immense pain, we Spaniards are called, more than evere, to reaffirm our determination to finish the terrorist violence.

Let there be no doubt about it. Terrorism will never achieve its objectives.

It won't subdue our faith in democracy, nor our trust in the future of Spain

Spanish original:

La barbarie terrorista ha sumido hoy a España en el más profundo dolor, repulsa e indignación.

Hombres, mujeres y niños, ciudadanos libres de todas las edades y ocupaciones, incluso de otros países, que se acercaban a sus destinos, escuelas y trabajos, se han encontrado brutalmente confrontados con la muerte y el sufrimiento.

Un escenario de pesadilla se ha apoderado de todos los hogares españoles para mostrar la cara más cruel y asesina del terrorismo.

En estos trágicos momentos, quiero hacer llegar a las familias de las víctimas mi más profundo afecto y el de toda Mi Familia. Con todos querría fundirme en un abrazo cargado de consuelo y tristeza.

Siempre estaremos con vosotros, con todos aquellos que sufren las consecuencias de una locura macabra sin justificación posible. Estos repugnantes atentados sólo merecen la más enérgica y absoluta condena.

También me dirijo a los heridos y a sus familias, para expresarles nuestro calor, nuestra cercanía y nuestro deseo de pronta recuperación.

Vuestro Rey sufre con todos vosotros, comparte vuestra indignación, y confía en la fortaleza y eficacia del Estado de Derecho para que tan viles y cobardes asesinos caigan en manos de la Justicia, y cumplan en prisión todas las penas que los Tribunales les impongan. Habrán de dar cuenta de sus crímenes, de forma irremisible.

Los servicios públicos y los ciudadanos de Madrid, siempre generosos, se han crecido en la tragedia para mostrar su entrega solidaria, su esfuerzo y colaboración.

Los Cuerpos y Fuerzas de Seguridad no cesan en su labor en defensa de nuestras libertades.

La España de buen corazón ha vibrado una vez más ofreciendo su ayuda material y apoyo moral.

A todos, nuestro agradecimiento más profundo.

El desaliento no está hecho para los españoles.

Somos un gran país, que ha demostrado con creces su capacidad para superar retos y dificultades. Un país que bien sabe que, frente a la sinrazón y la barbarie, sólo cabe la unidad, la firmeza y la serenidad.

Unidad, firmeza y serenidad en la lucha contra el terrorismo, con todos los instrumentos que nos proporciona el Estado de Derecho, redoblando nuestros esfuerzos conjuntos para terminar con esta lacra, contando con la acción policial, la labor de la justicia y la cooperación internacional.

Unidad, firmeza y serenidad por encima de las legítimas diferencias de opinión, en torno a la más firme voluntad de convivencia pacífica y democrática, que garantiza nuestra Constitución, expresión soberana del pueblo español.

En estas horas de inmenso dolor, los españoles estamos llamados, más que nunca, a reafirmar nuestra determinación de acabar con la violencia terrorista.

Que no haya duda. El terrorismo nunca conseguirá sus objetivos.

No conseguirá doblegar nuestra fe en la democracia, ni nuestra confianza en el futuro de España.


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: 31104; alqaeda; eta; juancarlos; madridbombing; madridmassacre; spain; terrorism
First time he had addressed the Spaniard nation apart from his traditional Christmas speech in 23 years.
1 posted on 03/11/2004 2:51:05 PM PST by El Conservador
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To: El Conservador
Bump!

2 posted on 03/11/2004 2:54:06 PM PST by k2blader (Some folks should worry less about how conservatives vote and more about how to advance conservatism)
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To: El Conservador
And I would add at the end..... Now let's find the people responsible for this and kick some serious a**!
3 posted on 03/11/2004 2:56:12 PM PST by Rummyfan
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To: Rummyfan
"Let's roll!"
4 posted on 03/11/2004 2:57:35 PM PST by iceskater (No nation or state ever taxed itself into prosperity.)
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To: Green Knight; Luis Gonzalez; wretchard
Ping!
5 posted on 03/11/2004 2:58:01 PM PST by Angelus Errare
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To: El Conservador
The good-hearted Spain has been moved once again, offering her material aid and moral support.

Bump for Spain.

6 posted on 03/11/2004 3:01:40 PM PST by xJones
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To: El Conservador
"First time he had addressed the Spaniard nation apart from his traditional Christmas speech in 23 years."

The last time was after the Hall of Deputies got shot up, I believe. That's when Spain came together really as a democracy.

7 posted on 03/11/2004 3:03:50 PM PST by billorites (freepo ergo sum)
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To: El Conservador
That's interesting, I have an interest in European royals and was unaware he doesn't address the nation other than at Christmas.

Thanks for this moving post.
8 posted on 03/11/2004 3:30:20 PM PST by GOPrincess
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To: El Conservador
God Bless Spain.
9 posted on 03/11/2004 3:34:10 PM PST by dalebert
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To: dalebert
Spanish National Flag


10 posted on 03/11/2004 3:43:32 PM PST by xp38
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To: xp38
Thanks. Adding Spain to my prayer list.
11 posted on 03/11/2004 3:53:34 PM PST by dalebert
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To: El Conservador
Thursday, March 11, 2004
Posted 10:32 by John
Death toll update: 190 dead, 1400 wounded.
source:http://www.iberiannotes.blogspot.com/
12 posted on 03/11/2004 4:01:47 PM PST by aculeus
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To: El Conservador
The grief for Spain is shared by most Americans.We are a partner in the suffering with the Spaniards and pray for their comfort and that god will punish the murderer's of our friends.God Bless Spain and its people
13 posted on 03/11/2004 4:01:55 PM PST by solo gringo (Always Ranting Always Rite)
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To: El Conservador
Cross-link:

-Terror Strike! Madrid--

14 posted on 03/11/2004 4:07:41 PM PST by backhoe (Just an old Keyboard Cowboy, ridin' the TrackBall into the Sunset...)
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