Statement by Assistant to the President for Press Relations Fitzwater on the Assassination of the United States Naval Attache in Athens, Greece
June 28, 1988
We condemn this senseless act of brutality. As of this time, no group has claimed responsibility for the act. Our deepest sympathies are extended to Captain Nordeen's family. We will work with Greek authorities to bring the murderers to justice.
Note: William Nordeen's automobile was blown up as it passed a parked vehicle loaded with dynamite. The Greek terrorist group "November 17" claimed responsibility.
Ronald Reagan, Statement by Assistant to the President for Press Relations Fitzwater on the Assassination of the United States Naval Attache in Athens, Greece Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/node/255229