[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 29, Number 16 (Monday, April 26, 1993)]
[Pages 621-622]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Statement on the Tragedy in Waco, Texas

 April 19, 1993

    I am deeply saddened by the loss of life in Waco today. My thoughts 
and prayers are with the families of David Koresh's victims.
    The law enforcement agencies involved in the Waco siege recommended 
the course of action pursued today. The Attorney General informed me of 
their analysis and judgment and recommended that we proceed with to- 

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day's action given the risks of maintaining the previous policy 
indefinitely. I told the Attorney General to do what she thought was 
right, and I stand by that decision.