For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
October 7, 2002
President Commits Federal Resources to Assist in DC Area Violence
Statement by the President
In recent days we have witnessed a series of cowardly and senseless
acts of violence in the greater Washington area. I have committed
Federal resources to support the local law enforcement agencies that
are in charge of the investigation, including FBI profiling experts and
ballistics analysts from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms.
I have also directed the Departments of Education and Health and
Human Services to assist the students, teachers and families affected
by the violence by providing counseling and other community health
services.
I applaud the State and local law enforcement officials who are
working around the clock to help solve these heinous crimes and protect
our citizens. Laura and I send our thoughts and prayers to the victims
and their families.
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