For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
September 9, 2004

Statement by the President on the Terrorist Bombing at the Austrialian Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia

The President conveys his deepest sympathy on behalf of the American people to the families of the victims of the terrorist bombing in front of the Australian Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia. This is yet another attack against civilized people everywhere. We condemn this outrageous act. The President reaffirms our solidarity with the Governments of Indonesia and Australia in fighting the global war against terrorism.

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