26 August 2003
Bush Condemns Mumbai Bombings
Hopes perpetrators will be quickly identified, brought to justice
Following is the text of an August 25 statement by President Bush condemning the bombings in Mumbai, India and offering condolences to the Indian people:
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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
(Crawford, Texas)
August 25, 2003
STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT
I strongly condemn the bombings in Mumbai, India, which killed dozens of innocent people and injured many more. Acts of terror are intended to sow fear and chaos among free peoples. I hope that the perpetrators of these murders will be identified quickly and brought to justice.
On behalf of all Americans, I send condolences to all affected by today's tragedy and to the Government and people of India.
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