[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 31, Number 6 (Monday, February 13, 1995)]
[Page 215]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Statement on the Apprehension of Ramzi Ahmed Yusuf

February 8, 1995

    This evening, in New York, Ramzi Ahmed Yusuf, one of the world's 
most sought after suspected terrorists, was placed in Federal detention. 
Yusuf is under indictment as a key figure in the 1993 bombing of the New 
York World Trade Center. He was on the FBI's Most Wanted List.
    Yusuf was recently arrested by Pakistan and turned over to U.S. 
authorities in accordance with the requirements of international law.
    I especially want to thank all involved in this important process. 
This arrest is a major step forward in the fight against terrorism.
    Terrorism will not pay. Terrorists will pay.
    We will continue to work with other nations to thwart those who 
would kill innocent citizens to further their own political aims.
    The Executive order I signed last month to stop fundraising for 
Middle East terrorist groups and my proposed ``Omnibus Anti-terrorism 
Act'' will greatly strengthen our abilities to act quickly and 
decisively against this threat to peace. The budget I submitted earlier 
this week maintains the vigorous law enforcement, intelligence, and 
diplomatic capabilities the United States requires to act effectively 
against terrorism on all fronts.
    We and other members of the international community will continue to 
dedicate ourselves to the cause of peace and to unite against those who 
threaten innocent lives.