[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 33, Number 25 (Monday, June 23, 1997)]
[Page 903]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Statement on the Return of Mir Aimal Kansi to the United States

June 18, 1997

    I want to express my deep appreciation to the FBI, CIA, and the 
Departments of State, Justice, and Defense for their extraordinary work 
in bringing Mir Aimal Kansi to the United States. Kansi is believed to 
be responsible for the killing of two CIA employees and the wounding of 
three others in an attack on January 25, 1993. The men and women who 
participated in the effort to bring Kansi here showed great courage in 
carrying out this mission.
    The success in apprehending Kansi demonstrates that we are 
determined to do what is necessary to track down terrorists and bring 
them to justice. The United States will not relent in the pursuit of 
those who use violence against Americans to advance their goals--no 
matter how long it takes, no matter where they hide.
    Today our thoughts are also with the families of the victims. 
Although nothing can restore their loss, we hope that the prospect of 
justice in this case will bring them a measure of comfort.