    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1995, Book I)]
    [June 2, 1995]
    [Pages 801-802]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Remarks on the Downing of a United States Aircraft in Bosnia
    June 2, 1995

        Good afternoon. I am very concerned about the loss of our F-16 over
    Bosnia and the fate of the American pilot, and we are following that
    situation closely.
        I have spoken today with President Chirac about the situation in
    Bosnia and about the meetings that Secretary Perry and General
    Shalikashvili will be attending. I've spoken with Secretary Perry and
    will meet with him and General Shali later today. We've also been in
    touch with the NATO commanders and with other governments.

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        I want to reiterate and make absolutely clear that our policy on
    Bosnia remains firm. For reasons that I think are obvious, I will have
    no further comments on this situation today.
        Thank you very much.

    Note: The President spoke at 2:20 p.m. in the Rose Garden at the White
    House. In his remarks, he referred to Capt. Scott F. O'Grady, USAF, and
    President Jacques Chirac of the European Council.