[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 40, Number 41 (Monday, October 11, 2004)]
[Page 2284]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Statement on the Terrorist Attacks in Egypt

October 8, 2004

    I condemn in the strongest possible terms the vicious terrorist 
attacks in Egypt yesterday. By targeting Muslims and Jews, Egyptians and 
Israelis, and women and children, the terrorists have shown their total 
contempt for all human life and for all human values. These acts show 
yet again why the civilized world must stand together against the forces 
of terror and defeat this evil.
    On behalf of the American people, I express condolences to all who 
lost loved ones and to the people of Egypt and of Israel. I commend the 
cooperation between Israel and Egypt to help the victims and their 
families. The United States stands ready to provide assistance to the 
Government of Egypt as it brings the perpetrators of these acts to 
justice.