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THE WHITE HOUSE

Office of the Press Secretary

For Immediate Release August 2, 1999

STATEMENT BY THE PRESS SECRETARY

                 President Clinton Extends Condolences
                    to Victims of Indian Train Crash

     On behalf of all Americans, the President and the First Lady offer

their deepest condolences to the people of India on the tragic train crash in northeast India today. The President and Mrs. Clinton extend their sympathy to the relatives of those killed in this crash, as well as to those injured.

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