For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
October 4, 2003
President Condemns Terrorist Act
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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