    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2002, Book II)]
    [October 24, 2002]
    [Page 1896]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on Apprehension of Suspects in the Washington Area Sniper
    Attacks
    October 24, 2002

        The entire Nation is grateful to all of the local, State, and
    Federal law enforcement officials who have worked with such great
    urgency and with so little rest to solve the sniper case. Their efforts
    resulted in the apprehension of those considered suspects in the sniper
    shootings. We are also grateful to the citizens who kept their eyes open
    and provided information to the police. We will keep the victims and
    their families and friends in our thoughts and prayers. The hunt for a
    merciless killer has been difficult--and America greatly appreciates all
    the good men and women who fight crime and uphold justice across this
    great country.