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28 December 2001

Text: U.S. Welcomes New EU Measures to Fight Terrorism

(Lauds EU determination to combat terrorism "in every shape and form")
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Deputy State Department Spokesman Philip T. Reeker says the United
States welcomes measures adopted December 28 by the Council of the
European Union that will significantly strengthen the EU's legal and
administrative ability to act against terrorists and their supporters,
including the freezing of financial assets.
Following is the text of his statement:
(begin text)
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Office of the Spokesman
December 28, 2001
Statement by Philip T. Reeker, Deputy Spokesman
EUROPEAN UNION ACTION AGAINST TERRORISM
The United States welcomes the actions taken December 28 by the
Council of the European Union, which constitute another important
contribution to the continuing fight against terrorism and reflect the
EU's determination to "combat terrorism in every shape and form." The
Council has adopted a "common position", a framework regulation, and
an implementing decision that significantly strengthen its legal and
administrative ability, and that of EU member states, to take action
against terrorists and their supporters -- including freezing their
assets.
The decisions also lay the foundation for even greater cooperation
among EU member states in anti-terrorism efforts. The EU has
specifically identified, and listed, a number of individuals and
entities against whom asset-freezes and other measures are to be
applied.
We have always emphasized that international cooperation is vital in
combating terrorism. The EU actions complement our own efforts. They
also provide implementing measures in line with the provisions of
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1373 on combating
terrorism.
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(Distributed by the Office of International Information Programs, U.S.
Department of State. Web site: http://usinfo.state.gov)



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