Rice Comments on Sharm el Sheikh Bombings

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice issued the following statement about the terrorist bombings in the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh that killed at least 83 people:

SECRETARY RICE: "I condemn the horrific terrorist bombings in Sharm el Sheikh. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and innocent victims from many nations who suffered in this senseless attack.

"I have spoken with Foreign Minister Aboul Gheit. At this difficult time of testing, the United States stands with our friend and ally Egypt. Together we will confront and def! eat this scourge that knows no boundary and respects no creed."

The State Department urged Americans to avoid the South Sinai area and tourist destinations in Cairo.

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