Our determination to lead has not lessened, and our commitment to American interests and principles remains steady and sure. Two years ago, at our Embassies in Nairobi and Dar es Salaam, terrorist bombings robbed us of colleagues and loved ones, neighbors and friends. The victims included US and Foreign Service National personnel and hundreds of other Kenyans and Tanzanians who simply happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. Time has not lessened our grief or our sense of loss. Our thoughts and prayers remain with the families of those, American and African, who were killed or seriously injured.
Today is a day for remembering, but also for renewed resolve.
This week, we will hold groundbreaking ceremonies for new office buildings in Nairobi and Dar es Salaam. We are a target for terrorists. But as we have shown during the past two years, America will not be intimidated, nor will we retreat from the world. For example, we have made great progress in bringing those who carried out the Embassy bombings before the bar of justice. Nine of those suspected are now in custody and we will not rest until all those responsible are held accountable.