09-06-2005: Statement of Minister of Public Order Relevant to the undertaking of the responsibility for the explosions at the bridge of Petrou Ralli str., Rouf (29-10-2004) and at the Ministry of Employment and Social Security (2-6-2005)

MINISTRY OF PUBLIC ORDER
PRESS OFFICE

Athens, 9/6/2005

ANNOUNCEMENT

Relevant to the undertaking of the responsibility for the explosions at the bridge of Petrou Ralli str., Rouf (29-10-2004) and at the Ministry of Employment and Social Security (2-6-2005), Public Order Minister George Voulgarakis, answering a journalist question said :

«Our country has a strong democracy that secures civil rights and liberties.
Diversity of ideas and opinions is one of democracy΄s fundamental values and can therefore not justify criminal actions in any way.
Terrorists are nothing but brutal criminals. Their actions have no social claims and foundations.

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