    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1994, Book II)]
    [December 30, 1994]
    [Page 2207]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on the Attacks on Women's Clinics in Boston, Massachusetts
    December 30, 1994

        I strongly condemn the meaningless violence which abruptly ended the
    lives of two women and wounded five others in Massachusetts today.
        Violence has no place in America. No matter where we stand on the
    issue of abortion, all Americans must stand together in condemning this
    tragic and brutal act. Nine years ago, President Reagan, a staunch foe
    of abortion, called for ``a complete rejection of violence as a means of
    settling this issue.'' We would do well to heed those words today.
        We must protect the safety and freedom of all our citizens. I am
    strongly committed to ending this form of domestic terrorism. I have
    called for a thorough investigation into this attack, and Attorney
    General Reno and FBI Director Freeh have already begun that task. I urge
    local officials to work closely with the Federal law enforcement
    community.
        Hillary and I extend our deepest sympathy to the friends and
    families of those who were murdered. I speak for all Americans in
    expressing my hope for a full and complete recovery for those who were
    wounded.