    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: WILLIAM J. CLINTON (1999, Book II)]
    [September 18, 1999]
    [Pages 1555-1556]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Radio Remarks on Terrorist Attacks in Russia
    September 18, 1999

        On behalf of the American people, I want to extend our deepest
    condolences to the families and friends of those who lost their lives in
    the recent terrorist bombings in Russia. We share your outrage over
    these cowardly acts. We know what kind of pain such tragedies can cause.
    Our own citizens have suffered from repeated acts of terrorism.
        Not very long ago, a terrorist bombing took the lives of more than
    160 Americans in our State of Oklahoma. The World Trade Center in New
    York City was bombed. Last year bombings at our Embassies in east Africa
    took the lives of American diplomats, along with hundreds of Kenyans and
    Tanzanians.
        The crimes they suffered remind us that terrorism knows no borders,
    and that acts of terror anywhere are a threat to humanity everywhere.
    While we stand united with you in our grief, we also stand united with
    you in our resolve that terrorism will not go unpunished and will not
    undermine the work of democracy.
        The United States is ready to work with Russia and the Russian
    people to stand against the scourge of terrorism. We are working with
    the allies elsewhere to make sure there is no safe haven for terrorists,
    and we want to work with Russia to isolate nations that support terror.
    Together, we can ensure that the future belongs to peacemakers not bomb
    throwers.
        In the days ahead, our thoughts and our prayers will be with you as
    you work to rebuild from these terrible tragedies.

    Note: The President's remarks were recorded at approximately 10:45 a.m.
    in the Oval Office at the White House for later broadcast in Russia.
    These

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    remarks were also made available on the White House Press Office Radio
    Actuality Line.