Statement by the President on the Terrorist Attack in Bulgaria
The White House
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
July 18, 2012
I strongly condemn today’s barbaric terrorist attack on Israelis in Bulgaria. My thoughts and prayers are with the families of those killed and injured, and with the people of Israel, Bulgaria, and any other nation whose citizens were harmed in this awful event. These attacks against innocent civilians, including children, are completely outrageous. The United States will stand with our allies, and provide whatever assistance is necessary to identify and bring to justice the perpetrators of this attack. As Israel has tragically once more been a target of terrorism, the United States reaffirms our unshakeable commitment to Israel’s security, and our deep friendship and solidarity with the Israeli people.
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Attacks in Bulgaria
Press Statement
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State
Washington, DC
July 18, 2012
I was deeply saddened and angered to learn of today’s terrorist attack against Israeli tourists in Bulgaria. The United States condemns in the strongest terms this heinous terrorist attack against innocent civilians. We offer our deepest condolences to the victims and their loved ones. The United States stands ready to offer any assistance necessary, and we will work with our partners in Bulgaria, Israel and elsewhere so that the perpetrators can be apprehended swiftly and brought to justice for this appalling crime.
The Decade of Roma Inclusion and U.S. Engagement on the Human Rights of Roma
![Secretary of State Hillary Rodam Clinton poses with Roma professionals and NGO leaders at the U.S. Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria, February 5, 2012. [AP Photo]](http://blogs.state.gov/images/Dipnote/behind_the_scenes/2012_0207_clinton_roma_bulgaria_m.jpg)
About the Author: Albana Karakushi works in the Office of European Affairs in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor.
On February 5, Secretary Clinton met with a young group of Roma civil society activists and professionals in Sofia, Bulgaria. The Roma participants each spoke briefly about their work and their ideas on how to help move the Roma community forward. Many of the Roma youth activists were alumni of the Intern Program for Young Roma, an Open Society Institute initiative held under the auspices of the National Assembly of Bulgaria that announced its fifth intern program on February 6.
In her opening remarks, the Secretary told the activists that “helping to promote and protect the inalienable human rights of Roma everywhere is a long-standing personal commitment of mine, and it is a stated foreign policy priority of this Administration.” As part of that commitment, the Secretary announced that… more »
