President Obama: “… I Condemn in the Strongest Terms What Appears to be a Horrific Terrorist Attack in Nice, France…”
80 People dead in terrorist attack in Nice, France, dozens injured
Statements by President Barack Obama, Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch and U.S. Senator Mark Kirk on terrorist Attack in Nice, France
Statement by President Barack Obama:
On behalf of the American people, I condemn in the strongest terms what appears to be a horrific terrorist attack in Nice, France, which killed and wounded dozens of innocent civilians. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and other loved ones of those killed, and we wish a full recovery for the many wounded. I have directed my team to be in touch with French officials, and we have offered any assistance that they may need to investigate this attack and bring those responsible to justice. We stand in solidarity and partnership with France, our oldest ally, as they respond to and recover from this attack.
On this Bastille Day, we are reminded of the extraordinary resilience and democratic values that have made France an inspiration to the entire world, and we know that the character of the French Republic will endure long after this devastating and tragic loss of life.
Statement by Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch
“I join the President in condemning what appears to be a horrific terrorist attack in Nice, France. My thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones of those lost and wounded. The Department of Justice has reached out to our French counterparts to offer our assistance in the investigation.”
Senator Mark Kirk Statement on Nice Terror Attack
Washington – Senator Mark Kirk released the following statement in the aftermath of the attack on the Bastille Day celebration in Nice, France:
“Americans stand with the French people on this day of horrific tragedy in their country,” said Senator Kirk. “Our great nations stand together as they grieve the loss of innocent life from another senseless act of terror.”
