    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2001, Book II)]
    [December 1, 2001]
    [Pages 1465-1466]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on the Bombings in Israel
    December 1, 2001

        I was horrified and saddened to learn of the bombings that took
    place tonight in Jerusalem. I strongly condemn them as acts of murder
    that no person of conscience can tolerate and no cause can ever justify.
    On behalf of the American people, I extend

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    my deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims, to
    my friend Prime Minister Sharon, and to all the
    people of Israel. Chairman Arafat and the Palestinian Authority must
    immediately find and arrest those responsible for these hideous murders.
    They must also act swiftly and decisively against the organizations that
    support them. Now more than ever, Chairman Arafat and the Palestinian
    Authority must demonstrate through their actions, and not merely their
    words, their commitment to fight terror.

    Note: The Office of the Press Secretary also released a Spanish language
    version of this statement.