Statement on the Attack on Israeli Civilians
(April 7, 1994)
On behalf of the American people, I condemn in the
strongest possible terms the murders of Israeli citizens on April 6
and 7 and offer condolences to their families. These brutal slayings
of innocent civilians are, like the massacre in Hebron, acts of terrorism
aimed at stopping the peace negotiations now underway. The enemies of
peace have not hesitated to use violence to achieve their goal. They
must not be allowed to succeed.
I call upon all those committed to the cause of peace
to redouble their efforts and to condemn unequivocally these crimes.
The negotiating process holds the promise of a better future for Israelis
and Arabs alike. Prompt agreement and early implementation of the Israel-Palestinian
Declaration of Principles and progress on the bilateral negotiating
tracks are the best means to realize this goal.
Sources: Public Papers of the President |