Start Date: Thursday, May 31, 2001
Last Modified: Tuesday, May 5, 2020
End Date: Friday, December 31, 9999
Tonight's suicide bombing on an Israeli beach is a horrible act that ended many innocent lives for no conceivable earthly purpose. This act of terrorism deserves the entire world's strongest condemnation. I call on Chairman Arafat to: Condemn this senseless act Declare an immediate and total ceasefire Take every action necessary to bring those responsible to justice The Mitchell Committee report gives us a clear way out of this swamp of hatred and violence. It begins with the "unconditional cessation of violence." Let it begin now. I join all Americans in extending my prayers and sympathy to the victims and their families.
I call on Chairman Arafat to:
The Mitchell Committee report gives us a clear way out of this swamp of hatred and violence. It begins with the "unconditional cessation of violence." Let it begin now.
I join all Americans in extending my prayers and sympathy to the victims and their families.
Colin Powell
Washington, DC
Statement on the Terrorist Bombing in Tel Aviv
06/01/01