Bush Expresses Sadness as U.S. Deaths in Mumbai Are Confirmed

President George W. Bush was briefed again Friday morning on the Mumbai attacks and is getting updates from Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice , who is with the president at Camp David for the Thanksgiving holiday. President Bush issued a statement expressing sadness at the loss of life and vowing to work with India and the international community “to ensure the safety of those still under threat.” The full text of his statement follows: “Laura and I are deeply saddened that at least two Americans were killed and others injured in Wednesday’s horrific attack in Mumbai. We also mourn the great loss of life suffered by so many people from several other countries, and we have the wounded in our thoughts and prayers. “My Administration has been working with the Indian government and the international community as Indian authorities work to ensure the safety of those still under threat. We will continue to cooperate against these extremists who offer nothing but violence ... (link)