06 March 2008

Remarks by President Bush on Terrorist Attack in Jerusalem

Bush strongly condemns the attack against rabbinical students

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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
March 6, 2008

STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT

I condemn in the strongest possible terms the terrorist attack in Jerusalem that targeted innocent students at the Mercaz Harav Yeshiva.  This barbaric and vicious attack on innocent civilians deserves the condemnation of every nation.

I have just spoken with Prime Minister Olmert to extend my deepest condolences to the victims, their families, and to the people of Israel.  I told him the United States stands firmly with Israel in the face of this terrible attack.

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