[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1994, Book II)]
[October 19, 1994]
[Page 1802]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]



Statement on the Terrorist Attack in Tel Aviv, Israel
October 19, 1994

    The terrorist bombing this morning in Tel Aviv is an outrage against 
the conscience of the world. Our thoughts and prayers are with the 
Government and people of Israel at this terrible moment, especially the 
families of those killed and wounded in this criminal act.
    This attack comes at a moment when we are rejoicing in the progress 
which has been made toward a real and lasting peace in the Middle East. 
The terrorists who committed this act are enemies of that peace and 
enemies of all those who are working to create a better future for the 
people of the region. Their violence is aimed at destroying the hopes of 
the Palestinian people as surely as it is directed at the people of 
Israel. They must not be allowed to succeed. I call upon leaders in the 
Middle East and throughout the world to condemn this act and to ensure 
that there is no haven or support for those responsible. Together, we 
will ensure that the promise of peace for which we have worked so long 
is realized.