18 May 2003
Text: Powell Statement on Jerusalem Bombing
(Palestinians must "eradicate the infrastructure of terrorism") (130) Secretary of State Colin Powell issued the following statement on the May 18 terrorist bombing in Jerusalem: (begin text) Department of State Secretary Colin L. Powell Washington, DC May 18, 2003 Statement on Jerusalem Bombing We condemn in the strongest possible terms the horrific terrorist bombing earlier today in Jerusalem that killed at least seven and wounded many more. I want to extend my most sincere condolences and deepest sympathies to the families of all the victims in this despicable attack. We call on the Palestinians to begin to take immediate and decisive action to eradicate the infrastructure of terrorism and violence that has wrought such tragic bloodshed for both Palestinians and Israelis and has undermined Palestinian aspirations. (end text) (Distributed by the Bureau of International Information Programs, U.S. Department of State. Web site: http://usinfo.state.gov)
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