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Statement on Brutal Murder of American Paul Johnson

Date: June 18, 2004
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Foreign Affairs Criminal Justice


Pelosi Statement on Brutal Murder of American Paul Johnson

Washington, D.C.-House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today on the murder of American hostage Paul M. Johnson today in Saudi Arabia:

"The brutal and senseless murder of Paul M. Johnson, Jr. by his captors in Saudi Arabia is a cruel reminder that terrorists operate outside the bounds of accepted human behavior. The entire world should strongly condemn this horrific act.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Johnson's family at this very sad time."

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