20 November 2003
U.S. Strongly Condemns Nov. 20 Terrorist Attacks in Istanbul
Offers U.S. aid to respond to bombings at British consulate, bank building
The United States strongly condemned the latest wave of terrorist attacks against British interests in Istanbul November 20, and extended its deepest sympathy and condolences to all victims and their families and offered any assistance necessary to find the perpetrators.
Following is a statement by Secretary of State Colin Powell:
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Office of the Spokesman (London, England)
November 20, 2003
STATEMENT BY SECRETARY OF STATE COLIN L. POWELL
BOMBINGS IN ISTANBUL
The United States strongly condemns the new wave of terrorist attacks in Istanbul today, November 20. We extend our deepest sympathy and condolences to all victims and their families, both Turkish and British. I have personally expressed our condolences to Foreign Secretary Straw and Foreign Minister Gul. We have offered any assistance needed to respond to these attacks and to find the perpetrators. Turkey and the United Kingdom are among our strongest partners in the global war against terrorism. We will continue to work together to fight terrorism and prevent more loss of innocent lives.
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