November 18, 2005 (3:55 p.m. EST)
No. 225
MINISTER PETTIGREW CONDEMNS BOMBINGS IN IRAQ
Foreign Affairs Minister Pierre Pettigrew issued the following statement condemning
today’s bombings in Iraq:
“I join all Canadians in offering our deepest condolences to the families of the victims of
today’s suicide bombings in Iraq. These attacks on Shia mosques during Friday prayers
targeted innocent Iraqis in a place and time meant for peace and contemplation.
Canada condemns these acts of hatred and cowardice.
“The perpetrators of today’s bombings were trying to destabilize Iraq’s political process
and create further sectarian strife. Canada encourages all Iraqis to remain resilient and
unified in their efforts to create a stable and democratic Iraq. We stand with Iraqis to
decry these acts of terror and attempts at provocation, and remain fully committed to
assisting with the reconstruction of Iraq.”
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