French President Chirac urges vigilance against anti-Semitism - Haaretz

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French President Chirac urges vigilance against anti-Semitism

By The Associated Press

French President Jacques Chirac on Monday praised his government's efforts to curb anti-Semitism, but urged continued vigilance against religious prejudice.

Chirac spoke at a Paris ceremony conferring the French Legion of Honor medal on Abraham Foxman, national director of the Anti-Defamation League, a U.S. group that fights racism and anti-Semitism.

"Today, hatred of others is spreading like a poison in the heart of our societies and across our borders," Chirac said. "We must remain vigilant and fight tirelessly against the resurgence of this horrible beast."

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Chirac said France had responded to anti-Semitism with tougher laws but insisted "we cannot let our guard down." In 2005, anti-Semitic crimes in France were down 48 percent compared to the previous year, according to the Interior Ministry.

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