    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1997, Book I)]
    [June 18, 1997]
    [Pages 761-762]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on the Return of Mir Aimal Kansi to the United States
    June 18, 1997

        I want to express my deep appreciation to the FBI, CIA, and the
    Departments of State, Justice, and Defense for their extraordinary work
    in bringing Mir Aimal Kansi to the United States. Kansi is believed to
    be responsible for the killing of two CIA employees and the wounding of
    three others in an attack on January 25, 1993. The men and women who
    participated in the effort to bring Kansi here showed great courage in
    carrying out this mission.
        The success in apprehending Kansi demonstrates that we are
    determined to do what

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    is necessary to track down terrorists and bring them to justice. The
    United States will not relent in the pursuit of those who use violence
    against Americans to advance their goals--no matter how long it takes,
    no matter where they hide.
        Today our thoughts are also with the families of the victims.
    Although nothing can restore their loss, we hope that the prospect of
    justice in this case will bring them a measure of comfort.