Day: November 14, 2015

Statement from House Speaker Madigan on Nov. 18 Leaders Meeting

CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—November 14, 2015. House Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement regarding Wednesday’s proposed meeting with legislative leaders and the governor: “Due to a family funeral out of state, I will be unable to attend Wednesday’s proposed meeting with Governor Rauner and the other legislative leaders. I regret[Read More…]

Cal State Long Beach Student Killed in Paris Attacks

LONG BEACH, Calif.–(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2015 — California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) student Nohemi Gonzalez, 23, was killed during the attacks in and around Paris on November 13. Gonzalez, from El Monte, Calif., was a junior studying design. She was in Paris attending Strate College of Design during a semester[Read More…]

UN Condemns ‘Despicable’ Terrorist Attacks in Paris

View of Paris, France, from UNESCO headquarters. UN Photo/Mark Garten NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–13 November 2015 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the United Nations Security Council have condemned the “despicable” terrorist attacks carried out today in various locations in and around Paris, and Mr. Ban has demanded the immediate release of the[Read More…]

CAIR Condemns Paris Terror Attacks

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2015 – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned terror attacks in Paris that left many people dead and injured. In a statement, CAIR said: “These savage and despicable attacks on civilians, whether they occur in Paris,[Read More…]

White House Weekly Address: Giving Veterans their Chance

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2015 Hi, everybody.  This week, America came together to salute our veterans – to express our appreciation to all who served so that we might live free.  But our gratitude should extend beyond what our veterans have done for us in the past.  It should remind us[Read More…]

Readout of President Obama’s Call with President Francois Hollande of France, Nov. 13, 2015

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 13, 2015 President Obama spoke by phone this evening with President Hollande of France to offer the condolences of the American people for the horrific terrorist attacks in Paris earlier this evening. The President reiterated the United States’ steadfast, unwavering support for the people of France, our oldest[Read More…]

Statement by Vice President Biden on the Situation in Paris

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 13, 2015 I join President Obama in offering my deepest condolences to all those wounded and to the families who lost loved ones in today’s terrorist attacks in Paris.  It’s heartbreaking. Outrageous. The American people understand and share the pain the people of Paris are going through. As[Read More…]

Statement by Secretary of State Kerry On the Attacks in Paris

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 13, 2015 I share President Obama’s outrage and sadness over the terrorist attacks tonight in Paris. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by this assault on innocent people, going about their lives. And I am deeply concerned by ongoing reports of hostages. These are heinous,[Read More…]

Statement from Hillary Clinton on Terror Attacks in Paris

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–November 13, 2015. Today, Hillary Clinton issued the following statement on the terror attacks in Paris: “All our prayers are with the people of France tonight.  We must stand side-by-side every step of the way with France and our allies around the world to wage and win the struggle against terrorism[Read More…]

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