THE WHITE HOUSE

Office of the Press Secretary

STATEMENT BY THE PRESS SECRETARY

The United States strongly condemns the murderous attack today on the Egyptian Embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan. The President is conveying his outrage over this terrorist act to President Mubarak and Prime Minister Bhutto and, on behalf of all Americans, has offered his condolences for those killed and wounded in the bombing.

The United States stands ready to work with the Governments of Pakistan and Egypt to help determine those responsible for this crime and bring them to justice.

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