TERROR IN OKLAHOMA CITY : Voices from Home
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“I ask the American people not to jump to any conclusions. This is not a question of anyone’s country of origin. This is not a question of anybody’s religion.”
“This was murder, this was evil, this was wrong.”
“Make no mistake, this was an attack on the United States, our way of life, everything we believe. Whoever did it, we will find out, and there will be justice that will be swift and certain and severe.”
“Nobody can hide in this country. Nobody can hide any place in this world, from the terrible consequences.”
PRESIDENT CLINTON
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“All the toys are covered with blood.”
LT. GARY THURMAN
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“This is the time to focus on the mission. It’s mission first, emotion second.”
STEVE GULLETT, Missouri rescue-squad member who found a child’s finger in the debris.
“It’s mission first, emotion second.”
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“I’m 33 years old and I have lived my life. ... They haven’t even started theirs, I would have gladly given my life for one of those lives
ROBERT BUCKNER, Rescue squad volunteer
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“Today the government is offering a reward of up to $2 million for information leading to arrest and conviction of those responsible for the bombing in Oklahoma City.”
JANET RENO, United States Attorney General
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“The Senate stands ready to work closely with the Administration to pass the toughest and most effective anti-terrorist bill at the earliest possible time.”
BOB DOLE, Senate Majority Leader R-Kan.
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