| | Embassy of France in the US - Fight against racism |
 | | In the wake of the Spanish Socialist Workers Party victory in the general election of 14 March, I want to extend to you my most sincere congratulations and wish you every success at a time when you are preparing to take over as leader of your country's government. |
 | | Letter of congratulations from M. Jacques Chirac, President of the Republic, to Mr José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, General-Secretary of the Spanish Socialist Workers Party, on his victory in the Spanish general election. |
 | | Following the tragic events which plunged Spain into mourning, I want to express to you again, on behalf of the French people, my deepest sympathy and my solidarity in the tragic ordeal suffered by your country. |
| www.info-france-usa.org /news/statmnts/2004/chirac_zapatero031504.asp (211 words) |