Yesterday, 36 were killed and 147 injured when three terrorists attacked the Istanbul Ataturk Airport in Turkey. While no group has claimed responsibility for the attack, a number of countries have pledged to support Turkey. Hillary Clinton released a statement of sympathy and vowed to work with our NATO allies, including Turkey, to fight terrorism around the globe. A copy of Clinton’s statement is below:
“Terrorists have struck again in the heart of one of our NATO allies—and all Americans stand united with the people of Turkey against this campaign of hatred and violence. Already, stories of heroism on the part of Turkish police are emerging, as their quick actions to confront the suspects may have prevented an even worse tragedy. Today’s attack in Istanbul only strengthens our resolve to defeat the forces of terrorism and radical jihadism around the world. And it reminds us that the United States cannot retreat. We must deepen our cooperation with our allies and partners in the Middle East and Europe to take on this threat. Such cooperation is essential to protecting the homeland and keeping our country safe. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families, and the Turkish people.”
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News Source: CNN
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