Press Releases 2009

U.S. Ambassador comments on alleged terror plot

October 28, 2009

NEW DELHI - Following the news that the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation had arrested two men for their alleged role in plots to commit terrorist acts overseas, the U.S. Ambassador to India Timothy J. Roemer said, "We congratulate our law enforcement agencies on this important breakthrough in the fight against the terrorism that challenges both the United States and India. Radical extremists plotting attacks are a common threat demanding a shared solution, close cooperation, and bold resolve. We salute the strong and ongoing efforts between our two governments and the peoples of our nations in this global fight. Together, our great democracies stand committed to bringing terrorists to justice and will press forward aggressively until this goal is accomplished." Regarding the details of the report, Ambassador Roemer said, "We cannot comment on ongoing investigations and judicial proceedings."