She stressed that in the 12 years she had worked with Mr Rajoy he had always manifested "exemplary conduct".

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But in terms of taking the fight to her country's Islamists, the prime minister's conduct has been exemplary.

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His conduct on operations in Afghanistan has been exemplary.

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"His conduct was extraordinary, personifying his astonishing and exemplary level of gallantry".

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