    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1996, Book I)]
    [February 9, 1996]
    [Page 199]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on the Terrorist Attack in London, United Kingdom
    February 9, 1996

        All Americans join Hillary and me in our outrage at the bomb
    explosion today in London. I condemn in the strongest possible terms
    this cowardly action and hope those responsible are brought swiftly to
    justice. Our hearts and prayers go out to those injured in this terrible
    blast and to their families.
        I am deeply concerned by reports that the Irish Republican Army has
    announced an end to the cease-fire. For a year and a half, the people of
    the United Kingdom and Ireland have enjoyed living in peace, free to go
    about their daily lives without the threat of the bomb and the bullet.
    As was clear during my visit to Northern Ireland last year, the people
    want peace. No one and no organization has the right to deny them that
    wish.
        The terrorists who perpetrated today's attack cannot be allowed to
    derail the effort to bring peace to the people of Northern Ireland--a
    peace they overwhelmingly support.
        The United States stands ready to assist the two Governments in
    continuing their search for negotiations and peace. Today's action
    underscores the urgent need for all sides to join in the fight against
    terrorism and to press forward in that search.