In quotes: Egypt blasts

EGYPTIAN PRESIDENT HOSNI MUBARAK

The perpetrators of these heinous acts of terrorism will be tracked down and punished.

US PRESIDENT GEORGE W BUSH

I strongly condemn the killings that took place, the innocent lives lost.

I assure the enemy ... we will bring them to justice for the sake of justice and humanity.

UK FOREIGN SECRETARY JACK STRAW

I utterly condemn these appalling bombings in Dahab, which have been targeted at a popular holiday resort and on an Egyptian public holiday. Once again terrorists have demonstrated their callous disregard for human life.

OFFICE OF FRENCH PRESIDENT JACQUES CHIRAC

The president expresses his dismay after the bloody attacks that have hit Egypt. He most categorically condemns these heinous terrorist acts.

PALESTINIAN GOVERNMENT SPOKESMAN RAZI HAMAD

Our government strongly condemns this criminal act which flouts our religion, shakes Palestinian national security and works against Arab interests.