01 September 2004
U.S. Strongly Condemns Terrorist Attacks in Russia
White House cites "common cause" in combating scourge
The White House issued a statement August 31 condemning in the "strongest terms" the recent terrorist attacks in the Russian Federation.
Spokesman Scott McClellan said "no cause ever justifies terrorism" and that the attacks "will only strengthen the U.S.-Russian partnership in the war on terror."
Following is the text of the statement:
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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
(Des Moines, Iowa)
August 31, 2004
STATEMENT BY THE PRESS SECRETARY
The United States condemns in the strongest terms the recent terrorist attacks in Russia: the downing of two airliners on August 24 and the suicide bombing near a metro station in Moscow on August 31. The American people grieve for the victims of these horrible attacks and extend condolences to their families. No cause ever justifies terrorism.
As we approach the third anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks in the United States, these attacks in Russia remind us of the common cause we share with Russia, and our other friends and allies, in combating this scourge and bringing the terrorists themselves to justice. These attacks will only strengthen the U.S.-Russian partnership in the war on terror.
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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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