*EPF502 08/29/2003
Text: Ambassador Bremer Condemns Terrorist Attack in An Najaf
(Says attack shows "enemies of the new Iraq will stop at nothing") (200)

Ambassador L. Paul Bremer III, Administrator of the Coalition Provisional Authority in Iraq, expressed his deepest sympathies to the families of those killed and wounded in the August 29 terrorist attack on one of Islam's most sacred places, and pledged that the coalition will do everything possible to see that the perpetrators are brought to justice .

Following is Ambassador Bremer's statement:

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Coalition Provisional Authority
Statement by Ambassador L. Paul Bremer III
29 August 2003

The bombing today in An Najaf shows again that the enemies of the new Iraq will stop at nothing.

Again, they have killed innocent Iraqis.

Again, they have violated one of Islam's most sacred places.

Again, by their heinous action, they have shown the evil face of terrorism.

On behalf of the Coalition Provisional Authority, the American people and all friends of Iraq, I express my deepest sympathy to the families of those killed and to the injured and their families.

The Iraqi police have our full cooperation in this important investigation. I pledge that the Coalition will do everything possible to see that the perpetrators are brought to justice.

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