Statement on the Bombing in Hadera, Israel
(April 13, 1994)
The United States strongly condemns this terrorist
act. On behalf of the American people, I want to express my condolences
to the families of the innocent victims killed on Israel's day of remembrance
for those who fell in war. This action, like those before it, is a further
attempt by extremists to derail the peace process. They must not be
allowed to succeed.
We strongly support Prime Minister Rabin's pledge that
he will continue the peace negotiations regardless of such terrorist
acts. We also welcome Chairman Arafat's rejection of attacks on innocent
Israeli civilians intended to strike at the peace process. We believe
the best response to the enemies of peace is to demonstrate that negotiations
can change realities on the ground and give hope to Israelis and Palestinians
for a peaceful future.
Sources: Public Papers of the President |