For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
October 13, 2002
President's Statement on Terrorist Attack in Bali
Statement by the President
Terrorists have once again targeted innocents this time in
Indonesia. At least 182 innocent men and women have been murdered and
hundreds injured in a cowardly act designed to create terror and
chaos.
On behalf of the people of the United States, I condemn this
heinous act. I offer our heartfelt condolences to the families of all
the murder victims from numerous countries and our wish for the swift
and complete recovery of those injured in this attack.
I offer our sympathy to our friends, the people of Indonesia, for
this terrible tragedy. Our prayers are also with our friends and
allies, the people of Australia, who are suffering a grievous personal
and national loss.
The world must confront this global menace terrorism. We must
together challenge and defeat the idea that the wanton killing of
innocents advances any cause or supports any aspirations. And, we must
call this despicable act by its rightful name murder.
The United States has offered its assistance to the government of
Indonesia to help bring these murderers to justice.
GEORGE W. BUSH
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