    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1998, Book I)]
    [February 19, 1998]
    [Page 252]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on Federal Law Enforcement Efforts in the Nevada Biological
    Materials Case
    February 19, 1998

        I have been briefed by the Attorney General
    on today's arrests in Nevada, and we will continue to monitor the
    situation. I cannot comment on the details of this ongoing law
    enforcement effort, but let me say this:
        All Americans should be deeply grateful to the brave law enforcement
    officers, especially the agents of the FBI, for their excellent work in
    this case. It is important for the American people to understand that
    their law enforcement officials have this situation under control. All
    materials have been seized and are being analyzed to determine if they
    are in any way threatening.