    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2006, Book I)]
    [June 26, 2006]
    [Pages 1215-1216]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on the 10th Anniversary of the Terrorist Attack on the Khobar
    Towers in Saudi Arabia
    June 26, 2006

        Ten years ago yesterday, in an attack on the Khobar Towers apartment
    complex in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, 19 members of our Armed Forces were
    killed and hundreds of other Americans were injured by terrorists who we
    believe were working with Iranian officials. We honor the courage of
    those who paid the ultimate price in defending our country. America will
    carry on the legacy of these fallen heroes by continuing the mission for
    which they gave their lives: defeating tyranny, defending freedom, and
    protecting their fellow citizens.
        Laura and I offer our prayers and the
    gratitude of this great Nation to the families who lost loved ones in
    that brutal attack. These families can know that their loved ones will
    always be remembered and that we will remain determined in our efforts
    to bring to justice those responsible for this attack.
        In remembrance of those who lost their lives 10 years ago, I ask
    Americans to keep their families in your hearts and your prayers.

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