United States Department of State (Washington, DC)

Algeria: U.S. State Department On Terrorist Attack in Algeria

21 January 2013

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE

STATEMENT BY VICTORIA NULAND, SPOKESPERSON

Terrorist Attack in Algeria

We can now confirm the death of three U.S. citizens in the terrorist attack in Algeria: Victor Lynn Lovelady, Gordon Lee Rowan, and Frederick Buttaccio. We extend our deepest condolences to their families and friends.

Out of respect for the families' privacy, we have no further comment. We are also aware of seven U.S. citizens who survived the attack. Due to privacy considerations, we have no further information to provide.

As the President said, the blame for this tragedy rests with the terrorists who carried it out, and the United States condemns their actions in the strongest possible terms. We will continue to work closely with the Government of Algeria to gain a fuller understanding of the terrorist attack of last week and how we can work together moving forward to combat such threats in the future.

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