    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2003, Book I)]
    [February 8, 2003]
    [Page 141]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on the Terrorist Attack in Colombia
    February 8, 2003

        Last night, terrorists attacked a nightclub in Bogota, Colombia. The
    latest reports are that 25 innocent men and women were killed and more
    than 150 wounded.
        On behalf of the United States, I condemn this barbaric act of
    terrorism. I offer our deepest condolences to the Colombian families and
    friends of all who were murdered. We also hope and pray for the quick
    recovery of those that were injured.
        I extend to President Uribe and the people
    of Colombia our deepest sympathy for this horrible tragedy.
        We stand with the Colombian people in their fight against
    narcoterrorists who threaten their democratic way of life.
        We will offer all appropriate assistance to the Colombian Government
    in bringing to justice the murderers responsible for this act.