Hillary Gets It Right; EU Too; Norway Sucks

At least Hillary didn't mention "settlements" nor Jerusalem:

Secretary's Remarks: Bus Attack in Southern IsraelPress Statement
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of StateWashington, DC
August 18, 2011

The United States condemns today’s attacks in southern Israel and all acts of terrorism in the strongest terms. These brutal and cowardly attacks appear to be premeditated acts of terrorism against innocent civilians. Our deepest condolences go out to the victims, their families and loved ones.

This violence only underscores our strong concerns about the security situation in the Sinai Peninsula. Recent commitments by the Egyptian Government to address the security situation in the Sinai are important and we urge the Egyptian Government to find a lasting resolution.
The United States and Israel are united in the fight against terror. We hope that those involved in the planning of these gruesome attacks will be brought to swift justice. We stand by Israel as our friend, partner, and ally -- now and always.

The EU's Ashton also came out well.
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UPDATE

With the assistance of friends, consider this:

Norway's statement:

“I strongly condemn the terrorist attacks carried out in Israel today. Our thoughts go to those who have been affected and their families,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre following a series of terrorist attacks in southern Israel on Thursday morning.  "Such violence is absolutely unacceptable, and Norway condemns all use of terror. Those responsible must be brought to justice. At the same time an effort must be made to prevent a general escalation of the conflict in the area,” said Mr Støre.

Can we presume that that means Israel's on his s**t (and that isn't short) list for wiping out the PRC leadership tonight?

Can we assume that, in contrast to Hillary and Ashton, he actually is attempting to include Israeli "state terrorism" in that statement?  Is that the implication?  "All"?  Well,, that isn't what happened in Norway, is it?

And you'll note that he immediately places the onus of halting terror not on those that perpetrate terror but those who respond, seeking to punish eveil and prevent its continuation.


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