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U.S. Condemns "Vicious" Terrorist Bombing in Kusadasi, Turkey
 

18 July 2005

State Department says U.S. stands with Turkey in fight against terrorism

The United States condemned the “vicious” terrorist bombing of a minibus in the Turkish resort city of Kusadasi July 16 and expressed its “profound condolences” to the victims and their families.

“We stand together with our ally, Turkey, in our common fight against terrorism,” said State Department spokesman Sean McCormack.

Following is his statement:



BOMBING IN KUSADASI, TURKEY

Statement by Sean McCormack, Spokesman

U.S. Department of State
http://www.state.gov
Office of the Spokesman
July 18, 2005


The United States condemns the vicious terrorist bombing of a minibus that killed five people and wounded thirteen in the Turkish resort city of Kusadasi July 16. We express our profound condolences to the victims and their families. Senseless attacks such as this only reinforce our determination to combat terrorism wherever it appears, and no matter who is responsible. We stand together with our ally, Turkey, in our common fight against terrorism.