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Nigeria, South Korea Voice Support for U.S. War on Terrorism
Thursday, March 14, 2002
By Rudi Williams
American Forces Press Service

"One lesson we all learned from the events of Sept. 11 is that no country is impregnable or invulnerable from such heinous crimes," Yang Sung Chul told the audience. "The eternal vigilance against terrorism of all kinds is the only safeguard against our inherent insecurity."

WASHINGTON -- AFIS
The South Korean and Nigerian ambassadors to the United States March 11 delivered stirring remarks about the fight against worldwide terrorism to more than 1,000 people gathered on the White House East Lawn.

The ambassadors' remarks were part of the six-month remembrance of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on America. They were among ambassadors from more than 120 countries, members of 29 coalition nations, members of Congress, the Bush Cabinet, Supreme Court and armed forces.

"The vice of Sept. 11, 2001, brought out the best of American virtues," said Nigerian Ambassador Jibril M. Aminu, a physician and professor of medicine. "We admire how the country achieved instant social mobilization and how all closed ranks, forgot their differences and renewed their patriotism to the homeland.

"Those who perished therein will never be forgotten nor will those who are giving their lives in the aftermath," Aminu said. "Our sympathies and solidarity with you in the struggle against international terrorism wax strong."

After voicing his sympathy and condolences to victims, families and friends afflicted by the Sept. 11 attacks, South Korean Ambassador Yang Sung Chul pointed out that the world is confronted with another global challenge: "terrorism, the enemy of humanity."
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