[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1994, Book II)]
[October 14, 1994]
[Page 1768]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]



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Statement on the Death of Corporal Nahshon Waxman
October 14, 1994

    I wish to express my profound shock and abhorrence at the death of 
Corporal Nahshon Waxman as the result of his kidnaping by Hamas 
terrorists.
    On behalf of the American people, Hillary and I would like to convey 
our deepest sympathy to the Waxman family and to the people of Israel at 
this dark moment. Nahshon Waxman was a son of Israel, but he was also a 
son of America.
    Terrorists must know that these acts will not defeat the process 
that is bringing peace to Israel and her Arab enemies. In the face of 
such cowardly and evil actions, I know that it is hard to go forward. 
But we owe it to all those who have paid such a heavy price to persist 
and finally prevail in our pursuit of peace.