19 February 1998
(Praises FBI for its excellent work in the case) (210) Baltimore, Maryland -- President Clinton has praised the agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) who captured two men in Nevada accused of possessing a dangerous biological agent. "All Americans should be deeply grateful to the brave law enforcement officers" for their "excellent work in this case," the President said in a February 19 statement released in Baltimore, where he was attending an environmental event. Following is the White House statement: (begin text) Office of the Press Secretary (Baltimore, Maryland) For Immediate Release February 19, 1998 STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT I have been briefed by the Attorney General on today's arrests in Nevada, and we will continue to monitor the situation. I cannot comment on the details of this ongoing law enforcement effort, but let me say this: All Americans should be deeply grateful to the brave law enforcement officers, especially the agents of the FBI, for their excellent work in this case. It is important for the American people to understand that their law enforcement officials have this situation under control. All materials have been seized and are being analyzed to determine if they are in any way threatening.