Hillary Clinton, Ben Carson and other leading 2016 candidates kept politics out of their initial responses to the attacks in Paris this evening. Here are some of their reactions.
The reports from Paris are harrowing. Praying for the city and families of the victims. -H
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) November 13, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with the people in Paris tonight.
— Ben & Candy Carson (@RealBenCarson) November 13, 2015
Praying for Paris tonight. America will stand with you against terror.
— Jeb Bush (@JebBush) November 13, 2015
Horrific reports coming out of Paris. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the people of France — our oldest ally. https://t.co/701TBDfwQB
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) November 13, 2015
Praying for victims of attacks in Paris and for those reportedly held hostage.
— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) November 13, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with everyone in Paris tonight. This is truly horrific.
— Rand Paul (@RandPaul) November 13, 2015
Our prayers go out for the people of Paris tonight. -John
— John Kasich (@JohnKasich) November 13, 2015
[watch] President Obama’s remarks on the situation in Paris
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