Bill Clinton: “Ryutaro Hashimoto of Japan in Lyons, France June 27, 1996 Terrorism Q. Mr. President, now that you have had the chance…”

“Ryutaro Hashimoto of Japan in Lyons, France June 27, 1996 Terrorism Q. Mr. President, now that you have had the chance to meet with a few European leaders, do you get any sense that they would be more willing to crack down on Iran and other nations that are known to sponsor terrorism and perhaps not have business dealings and other dealings with them? President Clinton. Well, let me say I think they're going to support a lot of the recommendations we have made, as far as cooperation. I believe they will be willing to do more. We now know that no one can hide from terrorism. We've had terrorist attacks in Japan, in the United States, Great Britain, of course now the terrible incident in Saudi Arabia. So I believe we will see a high level of support for common activities. Q. Does that include, perhaps, other nations ceasing economic activity? President Clinton. Well, let's wait and see. You know what my position is on that, so we'll just keep working on it. Q. Prime Minister Hashimoto, is there any possibility that you would agree to an extension of the U.S.-Japan semiconductor agreement that is scheduled to expire at the end of July? Prime Minister Hashimoto. Before going to that question, I would like to add a few words to what President Clinton has just said. On the moment I saw President Clinton in the lobby, the first words that I said to him was my sincerest condolences to the deceased and their families that--in the tragic incident in Saudi Arabia.…”