Michele Alliot-Marie: "Government's cohesion essential in countering terrorism"

wise words.


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> .........I would add that our security also rests on every citizen's realization of this fact - that terrorism is now a constant factor in the life of our society and that it has every chance of remaining so for a long time. Our society, already so sensitive to suffering, fear, and ritual victimization, must not be encouraged to adopt an irresponsible attitude by telling them: don't worry, everything's fine, we're here, we'll take care of everything.
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> Far from patronizing them or, conversely, paralysing them with fear, we must on the contrary clearly tell citizens the truth, keep telling them that an essential part of everyday security depends on them, their human environment, their constant vigilance, and their personal resolve.
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> In the long term, the most effective response to the terrorist threat is the solidity of our institutions and the democratic maturity of our society. This, at least, is my belief, which I intend to assert at the Ministry of the Interior, Overseas Territories, and Local Communities, which is not only responsible for security, but which also embodies the credibility of the state throughout our territory. .......

Michele Alliot-Marie: "Government's cohesion essential in countering terrorism"
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Publié le 12 septembre 2007
Actualisé le 12 septembre 2007 : 17h18

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