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PRIME MINISTER
FOR MEDIA 21 JUNE 1985
The Government and I have today expressed our deepest
sympathy to the family of the two children who were
tragically killed yesterday in the bombing at Frankfurt
Airport. Our heartfelt wishes for the recovery of their
mother, grandmother and family friend who were seriously
injured in the blast have also been conveyed.
The message of sympathy and condolence has been sent to
the children's father, Mr Guerreiro, who is flying to
Frankfurt today.
I am appalled at the senseless slaughter and suffering
of innocent people in the outrage at Frankfurt Airport.
The bombing brings home the cruel fact that nobody,
including innocent children, is immune from the threat
of terrorism.
The tragic deaths of the children and the suffering of
the Guerreiro family, coming so soon after the ordeal of
another Australian family, the Hendersons, in the TWA
hi-jack, have once again dramatically illustrated the
need for a strengthened international effort to combat
international terrorism.