06 March 2008

Secretary Rice Remarks on Attack in Jerusalem

Rice sends condolences on attack against rabbinical students

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Office of the Spokesman
March 6, 2008

Statement by United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice

Condolences on Attack against Rabbinical Students

I spoke with Foreign Minister Livni to express my condolences to the people of Israel and the families of the victims of the attack tonight against rabbinical students at the Mercaz Harav Yeshiva in Jerusalem.  We hold all citizens of Israel in our thoughts and prayers in this tragic hour.  We wish a full and rapid recovery to all those injured.

The United States condemns tonight's act of terror and depravity.  This barbarous act has no place among civilized peoples and shocks the conscience of all peace loving nations.  There is no cause that could ever justify this action.

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