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20 April 1998

TEXT: CLINTON ON ANNIVERSARY OF OKLAHOMA CITY BOMBING

(Praises courage and resilience of that community)  (240)



Santiago, Chile -- President Clinton commemorated the third
anniversary of the Oklahoma City terrorist bombing by praising that
community for its "courage and resilience" that "has shown us all the
full meaning of community."


In an April 19 statement, the President called the bombing, the worst
terrorist action in US history, "an attack, not just on the people, a
city, a state, a nation but on what we stand for."


Following is the White House text:



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THE WHITE HOUSE

Office of the Press Secretary

(Santiago, Chile)



April 19, 1998



STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT



Three years ago today the people of Oklahoma City suffered the worst
act of terrorism in our country's history. It was an attack, not just
on the people, a city, a state, a nation, but on what we stand for,
how we govern ourselves and the values we live by. During that time,
we have worked to bring to justice those who were responsible for this
crime. And during that time, all America has stood by the people of
Oklahoma City as they have worked to rebuild their lives. Today, once
again, our thoughts are with the families of the 168 people whose
lives were tragically lost. Their courage and the resilience of
Oklahoma City has shown us all the full meaning of community.


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