Obama condemns ‘outrageous attacks’ on Indonesia, says US stands ready to help its ally
By APFriday, July 17, 2009
Obama condemns ‘outrageous attacks’ on Indonesia
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is condemning a pair of suicide bombings at American hotels in Indonesia on Friday.
Investigators say the attacks at two hotels in Jakarta killed eight people and wounded more than 50.
Obama says the U.S. government “stands ready” as a friend and partner to help its ally in the effort to combat extremism and to recover from these “outrageous attacks.”
The president also extended his condolences to all the victims and their loved ones.
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