By USA Daily Now 
Former President BILL CLINTON delivered a poignant address during an event commemorating the 30th anniversary of the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing, urging Americans to embody the spirit of resilience and unity. The bombing, which remains the deadliest homegrown terrorist attack in U.S. history, claimed 168 lives, including 19 children, and injured nearly 700 others.
On April 19, 1995, a truck bomb detonated in front of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building at 9:02 a.m., leaving a devastating mark on the nation. Speaking at the anniversary event, CLINTON reflected on the tragic day and the enduring legacy of the Oklahoma Standard—a symbol of community strength forged in the aftermath of the attack.
BILL CLINTON recalled, *”Thirty years ago, I thought I was going to have a very different day when I woke up. I went jogging with the winners of the Boston Marathon, giving me the illusion, and an illusion it was, that I was somehow pretty fit. And then I got back to the White House and encountered the devastating news.”* He praised the resilience of Oklahomans and emphasized the importance of spreading the Oklahoma Standard across the country.
The former president expressed his admiration for the spirit of unity that emerged from the tragedy and urged Americans to embrace it. *”I wish every American would get a copy of the Oklahoma Standard in the mail or on their cell phone tomorrow. I bet you it would have a terrific impact,”* he said.
The bombing was orchestrated by former Army soldier TIMOTHY MCVEIGH, who parked a rented Ryder truck in front of the federal building before detonating the bomb. MCVEIGH and his co-conspirators were captured, convicted, and sentenced for their heinous act. MCVEIGH was executed on June 11, 2001, just three months before the 9/11 attacks reshaped the nation’s understanding of terrorism.
BILL CLINTON reiterated his commitment to combating terrorism during his presidency, stating on April 19, 1995, *”The bombing in Oklahoma City was an attack on innocent children and defenseless citizens. It was an act of cowardice and it was evil. The United States will not tolerate it. And I will not allow the people of this country to be intimidated by evil cowards.”*
The 30th anniversary event served as a solemn reminder of the lives lost and the resilience of those who survived. CLINTON’s remarks underscored the importance of honoring the victims by fostering unity and strength in the face of adversity.
[Video: Oklahoma City Bombing Anniversary Tribute](https://example.com/video)
[Source: Department of Justice Transcript](https://example.com/doj-transcript)
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