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Text: North Atlantic Council Statement on Terrorist Attacks
(Sept. 11: All Allies stand united against terrorism) (230)

Following is the text of a statement by the North Atlantic Council after meeting September 11 to express its solidarity with the United States in the wake of the terrorist attacks in New York and Washington:

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NATO Press Releases
September 11, 2001

STATEMENT BY THE NORTH ATLANTIC COUNCIL

The North Atlantic Council met tonight to express its solidarity with the United States of America at this moment of great tragedy and mourning. Our deepest sympathy lies with the victims, their families and all Americans. The NATO nations unanimously condemn these barbaric acts committed against a NATO member state. The mindless slaughter of so many innocent civilians is an unacceptable act of violence without precedent in the modern era. It underscores the urgency of intensifying the battle against terrorism, a battle that the NATO countries - indeed all civilised nations - must win. All Allies stand united in their determination to combat this scourge.

At this critical moment, the United States can rely on its 18 Allies in North America and Europe for assistance and support. NATO solidarity remains the essence of our Alliance. Our message to the people of the United States is that we are with you. Our message to those who perpetrated these unspeakable crimes is equally clear: you will not get away with it.

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(Distributed by the Office of International Information Programs, U.S. Department of State. Web site: http://usinfo.state.gov)
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