WHAT THEY SAID ABOUT THE MASS SHOOTING AT ORLANDO GAY NIGHTCLUB
"This is a sobering reminder that attacks on any American, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion or sexual orientation, is an attack on all of us."
- US President Barack Obama
"The terrible massacre that has taken place in Orlando, with its dreadfully high number of innocent victims, has caused in Pope Francis, and in all of us, the deepest feelings of horror and condemnation."
- Pope Francis in a Vatican statement
"This is an attack on our people. An attack on Orlando. An attack on Florida. An attack on America. An attack on all of us."
- Florida Governor Rick Scott
"Woke up to hear the devastating news from FL. As we wait for more information, my thoughts are with those affected by this horrific act -H."
- Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton
"Appreciate the congrats for being right on radical Islamic terrorism, I don't want congrats, I want toughness & vigilance. We must be smart!"
- Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump
"All Americans are horrified, disgusted and saddened by the horrific atrocity in Orlando ... We do not know whether this was an act of terrorism, a terrible hate crime against gay people or the act of a very sick person, but we extend our heartfelt condolences to the victims' families and loved ones."
- Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders
"Russia shares the pain and sorrow of those who lost their near and dear ones as a result of this barbaric crime and hopes for a speedy recovery of those wounded."
- Russian President Vladimir Putin
"I'm horrified by reports of the overnight shooting in Orlando. My thoughts are with the victims and their families."
- British Prime Minister David Cameron
"The secretary-general condemns the horrific attack this morning in Orlando, Florida, in which dozens of people were killed and injured."
- Spokesman for UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon
"Terror and hate will not change who we are. NATO allies stand united in the fight against terrorism and in defence of our open societies."
- NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg
"Our hearts are heavy for the unimaginable tragedy that happened last night in Orlando ... The Tony Awards dedicate tonight's ceremony to them."
- The Tony Awards
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