For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
February 14, 2001
Remarks by the President Upon Departure
The South Lawn
8:55 A.M. EST
THE PRESIDENT: Good
morning. I strongly condemn the terrible act of violence in
Israel this morning. I have called Prime Minister Barak to
express my condolences to the families of the people killed and to all
the Israeli people.
As I told the Prime Minister, the tragic cycle
of violent action and reaction between Israel and the Palestinians,
particularly the escalation this week, needs to stop. I'm
urging all parties to do their utmost to end
the violence.
We will continue to work with all parties to
try to restore calm to the region.
Thank you.
END 8:56 A.M. EST
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