04 October 2003
U.S. Condemns Terrorist Bombing in Haifa
Such terror attacks are "foremost obstacle" to peace and security, Bush says
President Bush condemned the "vicious act of terrorism committed today in Haifa, Israel" in a statement released by the White House on October 4.
Such terrorist attacks, Bush said, remain the "foremost obstacle to achieving the vision of two states living side by side in peace and security."
Following is the October 4 White House statement:
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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
October 4, 2003
STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT
I condemn unequivocally the vicious act of terrorism committed today in Haifa, Israel.
This murderous action, aimed at families gathered to enjoy a Sabbath lunch, killed and injured dozens of men, women, and children.
This despicable attack underscores once again the responsibility of Palestinian authorities to fight terror, which remains the foremost obstacle to achieving the vision of two states living side by side in peace and security. The new Palestinian cabinet must dedicate itself to dismantling the infrastructure of terror and preventing the kind of murderous actions that we witnessed today.
The American people join me in expressing condolences to Prime Minister Sharon and all the people of Israel, and in reiterating our common dedication to the cause of fighting terrorism.
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(Distributed by the Bureau of International Information Programs, U.S. Department of State. Web site: http://usinfo.state.gov)
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