Obama denounces US embassy attack in Yemen, honors guards

SANA'A, Sep. 19 (Saba)- Democratic nominee in American forthcoming
presidential elections Barack Obama has denounced the terrorist
bombing targeted US embassy in Sana'a last Wednesday.

"I strongly condemn Wednesday's outrageous attack on the U.S.
Embassy in Yemen. I honor the embassy guards who defended the
compound, and my thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their
families. While I am thankful that no American citizens were killed,
I am deeply saddened by the loss of innocent lives," said Obama in
his statement.

"Over seven years after 9/11, this latest attack calls on us to
redouble our efforts to root out and destroy al Qaeda and its
affiliates across the globe. This attack demonstrates the grave
terrorist threat that exists from North Africa to Southeast Asia and
around the world. This threat is made more dangerous by the
sanctuary that al Qaeda has in Pakistan, which has allowed the
organization to regroup, retrain, and re-establish links with
operatives and affiliated group," added Obama.

He voiced support to military and intelligence capabilities of
countries fighting terrorism, "We must do more to strengthen the
military, police, and intelligence capability in nations like Yemen
that are on the front lines in the fight against terrorism."