Wisconsin lawmakers, candidates respond to Brussels terror attacks
Washington, DC,
March 22, 2016
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by Rhonda Roberts Wisconsin lawmakers, politicos, and candidates for office are issuing statements on the deadly terror attacks that rocked Brussels, Belgium Tuesday. SEN. TAMMY BALDWIN (D-Wisconsin) America stands with our European allies and our hearts are with the people of ?#Brussels?. Freedom-loving people around the world must stand strong in the face of hateful terrorist threats and attacks. RUSS FEINGOLD (D-Candidate for U.S. Senate) Today our thoughts are with the families who’ve lost loved ones in Belgium. Our strategy to destroy ISIS is clear: we must choke off its lifeblood, including their arms supply and financial resources, and we must hunt down and kill its leaders. Our strategy must be comprehensive, using all resources — military, financial, intelligence-based, and diplomatic. And as Americans, eliminating groups like ISIS and protecting our country must be a cause beyond politics. Groups like ISIS, al-Qaeda, and their affiliates threaten us all. But if we work with our partners and allies, and avoid repeating the mistakes of the past, we will protect Americans and the United States, and defeat those who wish to harm us. -RDF SEN. RON JOHNSON (R-Wisconsin) Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Brussels. The threat of Islamic terror is real and growing, and we must do all that is necessary to keep our homeland safe and defeat this scourge on humanity once and for all. REP. RON KIND (D-WI 3rd Congressional District) My thoughts & prayers are w. the people of #Brussels. Today reminds us that the threat from terrorism is global & requires a global response. REP. GWEN MOORE (D-WI 4th Congressional District) Sending thoughts of strength & love to all whose lives will be forever changed by these barbaric attacks. #Brussels REINCE PREIBUS (Chairman, Republican National Committee) Our thoughts and prayers are with Brussels. We must stand strong in the face of those who wish to destroy our way of life. REP. REID RIBBLE (R-WI 8th Congressional District) Praying for those affected by the horrific attack in #Brussels. REP. PAUL RYAN (R-House Speaker) “I want to express the condolences of the U.S. House of Representatives to the Belgian people. I know we’re all watching this right now, and this scene is just so horrific. “One minute, people are going about their day. The next minute, people are running for their lives. This is a terrorist attack in the heart of Europe. “As our countries have always done, we must confront this threat together. We must defend democracy, and defeat terror. “Our prayers are with Brussels, as is our solidarity.” To read this article online, please click here.
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