    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2002, Book I)]
    [May 15, 2002]
    [Pages 805-806]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on the Terrorist Attack in Jammu and Kashmir, India
    May 15, 2002

        The United States condemns the terrorist attack carried out by
    militants in Jammu and Kashmir yesterday. On behalf of the American
    people, I extend my condolences to the families of the victims and the
    people of Jammu and Kashmir, whose citizens were killed in this attack.

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        Yesterday's attack was also aimed at destroying opportunities for
    South Asia to build a future that is more stable, more peaceful, and
    more prosperous. We will not allow terrorists to succeed in this larger
    mission. The United States will not yield in its determination to work
    with the people of South Asia to fight terrorism and to build a better
    future.