*EPF507 10/25/2002
Text: Bush Thanks Law Enforcement for Apprehending Two in Sniper Shootings
(Says nation will keep victims and their families in its thoughts) (160)

President Bush in an October 24 statement thanked local, state and Federal law enforcement officials for apprehending two persons considered suspects in the sniper shootings that terrorized the Washington, D.C. area for 23 days, and killed ten persons and wounded three others.

Following is the statement.

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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
October 24, 2002

STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT

The entire Nation is grateful to all of the local, state and Federal law enforcement officials who have worked with such great urgency and with so little rest to solve the sniper case. Their efforts resulted in the apprehension of those considered suspects in the sniper shootings. We are also grateful to the citizens who kept their eyes open, and provided information to the police. We will keep the victims and their families and friends in our thoughts and prayers. The hunt for a merciless killer has been difficult -- and America greatly appreciates all the good men and women who fight crime and uphold justice across this great country.

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