    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1993, Book II)]
    [December 2, 1993]
    [Page 2092]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Message to President Cesar Gaviria of Colombia on the Death of Pablo
    Escobar
    December 2, 1993

    Dear Mr. President:
        I just learned of the success of your long struggle to bring Pablo
    Escobar to justice. I want to offer my congratulations to you and the
    Colombian security forces for your courageous and effective work in this
    case. Hundreds of Colombians, brave police officers and innocent people,
    lost their lives as a result of Escobar's terrorism. Your work honors
    the memory of all of these victims. We are proud of the firm stand you
    have taken, and I pledge to you our continued cooperation in our joint
    efforts to combat drug trafficking.
        Sincerely,

                                                                Bill Clinton

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