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September 10, 2004
Well Said, Mr Latham | Election 2004
From the ALP website…
JOURNALIST: It would appear that Australia is the target of this. Does this hold any implications for the way we handle terrorism?
LATHAM: Look, people have just died. People have just died and any commentary or response to that question I just think is inappropriate at this time. We need to pay respect for those who have lost their lives, for the loved one, for the Embassy staff who have been affected by this and offer our support, our support to ensure that the consequences of the attack are dealt with and that those responsible for the act themselves are bought to justice in the harshest possible terms, as quickly as possible.
LATHAM: Look, people have just died. People have just died and any commentary or response to that question I just think is inappropriate at this time. We need to pay respect for those who have lost their lives, for the loved one, for the Embassy staff who have been affected by this and offer our support, our support to ensure that the consequences of the attack are dealt with and that those responsible for the act themselves are bought to justice in the harshest possible terms, as quickly as possible.
I just hope that both Labor and Liberal manage to resist manipulating this tragedy and turning it into an election issue - and from what I’ve read in other blogs today, I’m one of many. That said, I’m not holding my breath.
Posted by Jess at September 10, 2004 3:06 PM— Filed under Common