Clinton says we ‘owe’ it to Oklahoma City bombing victims to ‘do better’ as a nation

Former President Bill Clinton called on Americans to strive for improvement during his speech commemorating the 30th anniversary of the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing. He emphasized that it is a duty owed to those who made sacrifices in the tragic event that claimed 168 lives, including 19 children, and left nearly 700 others injured.

Clinton, who was in office when the attack took place, shared his memories of that fateful day at the event, where he highlighted the resilience and unity encapsulated by the “Oklahoma Standard.” He expressed a desire for every American to embrace this spirit and spread it nationwide, praising its significance.

The Oklahoma City bombing, carried out by former Army soldier Timothy McVeigh, was denounced by Clinton as an act of cowardice and evil. McVeigh and his accomplices were later convicted, with McVeigh sentenced to death and executed in 2001. The bombing stood as the deadliest homegrown terrorist attack in U.S. history until the tragic events of 9/11.