*EPF314 09/12/01
Text: OSCE Chair Statement on Terrorist Attacks in U.S.
("No motives could justify such actions," Geoana says) (180)

The Chairman-in-Office of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), Romanian Foreign Minister Mircea Geoana, issued the following statement condemning the September 11 terrorist attacks in the United States:

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Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Chairman-in-Office
Bucharest
11 September 2001

Press Release

OSCE CHAIRMAN-IN-OFFICE DENOUNCES BARBARIC ATTACKS AGAINST US

BUCHAREST, 11 September 2001 (OSCE) -- The Chairman-in-Office of the OSCE, Romanian Foreign Minister Mircea Geoana, learnt with consternation about the barbaric acts of terrorism perpetrated against the United States, which he condemns in the strongest terms.

He stated that no motives could justify such actions. Mr. Geoana expresses condolences to the families of the victims of these unprecedented attacks.

On this occasion, the OSCE Chairman-in-Office calls upon the international community to unite and to put an end to terrorism, a scourge of our times, which endangers peace and security throughout the world.

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