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MESSAGE
FROM
PRIME MINISTER
RT. HON. P.J. PATTERSON, Q.C., M.P.
FOR
SPECIAL GLEANER SUPPLEMENT
ON
TERRORIST A TT ACK
ON THE
UNITED ST A TES OF AMERICA
The horrible acts of terrorism, perpetrated on American soil, have plunged our entire
world into an unprecedented period of peril, fear and uncertainty.
This is a time of mourning for all of us. The date September 11, 2001 will forever be
indelibly etched in our minds and our hearts.
The Jamaican people join in grief with the American people, and, on behalf of the
Government and people of Jamaica, I extend our profound condolences to those families
that have lost loved ones, or those injured. We share in the pain and grief.
At my request, the Jamaican Consul General in New York and the Charge d'Affaires in
Washington D.C. are discussing with community leaders and others, the development of a
programme of assistance to affected families.
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The global community must demonstrate a solid front in our struggle to defeat
international terrorism. The masterminds and those found to be in collusion must be
brought to justice. Jamaica intends to play an active role in the fight to rid the world once
and for all, of the scourge of terrorism.
On behalf of all Jamaicans, I have conveyed to the President our deepest regrets.
I encourage Jamaican community organisations, businesses and individuals to assist in
whatever way they can, and to work closely with city officials and agencies, and also the
Consulate-General, in providing relief to those families who have been affected.
The recovery will be difficult, but there is strength in unity.
This period requires each one of us to be strong, and to lend a helping hand to those in
need of support.
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