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 reedom
itself was attacked this morning by faceless cowards. And freedom
will be defended.
I want to reassure
the American people that the full resources of the federal government
are working to assist local authorities to save lives and to help
the victims of these attacks.
Make no mistake,
the United States will hunt down and punish those responsible for
these cowardly acts. "I've been in regular contact with the
vice president, secretary of defense, the national security team
and my cabinet. We have taken all appropriate security precautions
to protect the American people. Our military at home and around
the world is on high alert status and we've taken the necessary
security precautions to continue the functions of your government.
We have been
in touch with the leaders of Congress and with world leaders to
assure them that we will do whatever is necessary to protect America
and Americans.
I ask the American
people to join me in saying a thanks for all the folks who have
been fighting hard to rescue our fellow citizens and to join me
in saying a prayer for the victims and their families.
The resolve
of our great nation is being tested. Make no mistake. We will show
the world that we will pass this test.
God bless.
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