Bush outraged by church attack in Pakistan

George W Bush says he is outraged by the church attack in Pakistan that killed two Americans.

Bush outraged by church attack in Pakistan

George W Bush says he is outraged by the church attack in Pakistan that killed two Americans.

He pledged to find those responsible and bring them to justice.

Two attackers hurled grenades into a Protestant church filled with worshippers in Islamabad, Pakistan.

Five people, including the Americans, were killed, and 45 others were injured.

Bush said it was a terrorist attack and added: "I strongly condemn them as acts of murder that cannot be tolerated by any person of conscience nor justified by any cause."

No group has claimed responsibility but suspicion has fallen on Islamic militants angered by Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf's crackdown on Islamic extremism that began in January.

"We will work closely with the government of Pakistan to ensure those responsible for this terrorist attack face justice," Bush said.

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