U.S. – Australia Relations

U.S. Marks One-Year Anniversary of Terrorist Bombings in Bali

Washington, D.C. — 10 October 2003

State Department October 10 statement (210)

Following is the text of a statement issued by the Department of State October 10 on the one-year anniversary of the terrorist bombings in Bali, Indonesia:

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U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesman
October 10, 2003

STATEMENT BY RICHARD BOUCHER, SPOKESMAN

Anniversary of Bali Bombing

October 12 will mark the one year anniversary of the terrorist bombings in Bali, Indonesia that took the lives of over 200 civilians. While most of the victims were from Indonesia and Australia, 7 Americans also lost their lives in this terrorist act. It is with great sadness that the United States marks this anniversary.

We express our support and solidarity with the peoples of Indonesia and Australia, and with the families from all countries who lost loved ones in this terrible act.

The peoples and governments of both countries have responded to these horrendous acts with a determined effort to work together with others in the international community to fight the scourge of terrorism. We commend the efforts and leadership of both governments during this difficult year. We pledge to work with these countries to defeat the forces of tyranny and fear.

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