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King calls for political consensus in the fight against terrorism
By h.b.
Dec 26, 2006 - 8:08 AM

King Juan Carlos called for consensus between the political parties and the institutions to reach an end to terrorism.

Speaking to the nation at 9pm on Nochebuena Christmas Eve in his traditional Christmas message broadcast from one of the halls of the Zarzuela Palace, the King said now was the time to redouble efforts in that direction, from a point of mutual respect with sincere and responsible dialogue, and always with full respect for the Spanish constitution.

He said the only response to extortion, coercion and violence is the full implementation of the law. He also had words, as he does every year, for the victims and their families.