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<p><font size="+1"></font><font size="+1"><strong>December 26, 2003</strong></font><font face="Arial" size="+1"><strong> <em>(2:40 p.m. EDT)</em> </strong></font><font size="+1"><strong> No. 198</strong></font><font face="Arial" size="+1"><strong></strong></font></p>
<p align="CENTER"><font face="Arial" size="+1"><strong></strong></font><font size="+1"><strong></strong></font><font face="Arial" size="+1"><strong>GRAHAM CONDEMNS MIDDLE EAST BOMBING</strong></font><font size="+1"><strong></strong></font></p>
<p><font face="Arial">Foreign Affairs Minister Bill Graham today issued the following statement concerning Thursday's terrorist
bombing in Tel Aviv: </font></p>
<p><font face="Arial">"Canada strongly condemns Thursday's terrorist attack in Tel Aviv, and Canadians join me in expressing our
condolences to the families of the victims. This assault underscores the urgent need for the Palestinian
Authority to take all measures necessary to end terrorism. Canada urges adherence to the Road Map as the
best way forward to reduce tensions in the region."</font><font size="+1"></font></p>
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<p>For further information, media representatives may contact:</p>
<p>Isabelle Savard</p>
<p>Director of Communications</p>
<p>Office of the Minister of Foreign Affairs</p>
<p>(613) 995-1851</p>
<p>Media Relations Office</p>
<p>Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade</p>
<p>(613) 995-1874</p>
<p>http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca</p>
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