U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Office of the Spokesman

For Immediate Release                                                                                                                March 11, 2004

Statement by Secretary Colin L. Powell

Bombing in Madrid

The United States vehemently condemns the outrageous and appalling terrorist attacks that took place in Madrid today.  I offer deepest condolences to the families of the victims and to the people of Spain.  In my telephone call with Foreign Minister Palacio this morning, I extended our sympathies and complete support to the Spanish government. 

The United States stands resolutely with Spain in the fight against terrorism in all its forms and against the threat that Spain faces from the evil of ETA terrorism.  No political pretext can justify this premeditated murder of the innocent.  We will assist the Spanish government in any way we can to find those responsible for these heinous acts and bring them to certain justice.

Embassy of the Unites States of America
Serrano 75
28006 Madrid, Spain
telephone: 91587-2200
fax: 91587-2303
(Within Spain use phone numbers without 34)