7 November 2005 - riots in France

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Riots in France

Terrorism must be stamped out, and nothing is more terroristic than political protest by arson. So it is with light thoughts and heavy tread that the United States, as so often in history, again steps forth to rescue Europe from its dire failure to do what we tell them. The bombing begins in five minutes.
— Bush speech on the invasion of France

clue:

“The bombing begins in five minutes.” — Ronald Reagan, joking around during a microphone test

The arson attacks in France appear to meet typical definitions of terrorism, such as “organized criminal violence for political ends.”

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