    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1995, Book II)]
    [December 22, 1995]
    [Page 1925]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on the Airline Tragedy Near Buga, Colombia
    December 22, 1995

        Hillary and I offer our profound condolences to the many families
    whose loved ones perished in the crash December 20 of American Airlines
    flight 965 near Buga, Colombia. Coming on the eve of the holiday season,
    this tragic event takes on even greater poignancy. I have dispatched an
    interagency team to the site which, working alongside Colombian
    authorities, will pursue the goals of searching for survivors,
    identifying victims, and determining the cause of the crash.
        Our hopes and prayers, along with those of all Americans, are with
    those whose lives have been so affected by this tragedy.