THE WHITE HOUSE

Office of the Press Secretary

FACT SHEET:

            THE PRESIDENT'S PROPOSALS FOR EMERGENCY FUNDING
      IN RESPONSE TO THE EMBASSY BOMBINGS IN KENYA AND TANZANIA
                            September 21, 1998

• President Clinton will propose $1.8 billion in additional Federal funds to respond to the terrorist bombings of the two U.S. Embassies in Africa.
• The President will transmit to Congress an emergency FY 1998 supplemental request since these funds respond to unforseen extraordinary circumstances.
• The request incorporates requirements identified by the Administration in consultation with the Congress.
• The request supports the President's commitment to keep the United States actively engaged around the world:
  • maintain U.S. presence in Kenya and Tanzania by rebuilding U.S. Embassies;
  • support our continued presence and engagement elsewhere overseas; and
  • increase efforts to fight and counter against terrorism.
• The $1.8 billion request includes several major components:

Enhance Security

• Rebuild 2 U.S. Embassies in Africa
• Upgrade overseas security world-wide
• New security review panel

Fight Terrorism

• Increase protective operations
• Increase anti-terrorism and counter-terrorism efforts

Upgrade U.S. Response Capabilities

• FBI response teams and equipment
• Reimburse agency support costs

Provide Disaster Related Assistance

• Assistance for Kenya and Tanzania