    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: WILLIAM J. CLINTON (1999, Book II)]
    [August 10, 1999]
    [Page 1426]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

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    Remarks on the Shootings at the North Valley Jewish Community Center
    August 10, 1999

        Before I leave tonight, I wanted to say just a word about the
    shootings at the Jewish community center in Los Angeles.
        Once again our Nation has been shaken and our hearts torn by an act
    of gun violence. To the victims and their families, like all Americans,
    I offer our thoughts and prayers.
        I have been briefed on the situation on the ground. The Federal
    Government has offered all appropriate assistance to the local law
    enforcement officials who are working on this case. I wish I could say
    more conclusive now; we don't know much more than has been reported. I
    want you to know that I intend to continue to monitor the situation very
    closely tonight and tomorrow. But again, I say this is another senseless
    act of gun violence; a lot of shells were found on the scene. It calls
    on all of us not only to give our thoughts and prayers to the victims
    and their families but to intensify our resolve to make America a safer
    place.
        Thank you very much.

    Note: The President spoke at 6:14 p.m. on the South Lawn at the White
    House.