02 December 2001
Text: Secretary Powell Condemns Terrorist Bombings in Jerusalem
("These despicable and cowardly actions must be brought to an end")
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Following is a December 1 statement issued by Secretary of State Colin
Powell:
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Office of the Spokesman
For Immediate Release
December 1, 2001
STATEMENT BY SECRETARY OF STATE COLIN L. POWELL
Bombings in Jerusalem
The United States condemns in the strongest possible terms the evil
and horrific terrorist attacks in Jerusalem tonight. I want to express
my deepest sympathies to the families of those killed in these vicious
attacks and extend my wishes and prayers to those injured and their
families. I extend my condolences to Prime Minister Sharon and to the
Israeli people and reiterate our steadfast support for Israel against
terrorism.
I have spoken with Chairman Arafat and have made absolutely clear that
these despicable and cowardly actions must be brought to an end
through immediate, comprehensive, and sustained action by the
Palestinian Authority against both the individuals responsible and the
infrastructure of the groups that support them. There can be no excuse
for failure to take immediate and thorough action against the
perpetrators of these vile acts.
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