We cannot allow ourselves to be pulled into a false sense of security. "Our world is no longer a safe and predictable place. Our hearts go out to the victims of this senseless violent crime and we are grateful to those who responded selflessly and heroically in the face of danger," State Attorney, Angela Corey, said in a statement. "As I've said many times before, our courageous first responders - law enforcement and emergency response teams - protect us on a local level daily and do what our military does on a global level every day.
Together, our nation must stand united against terror and hatred, and not permit prejudice, violence and fear to have the upper hand over the American ideals of compassion, liberty and freedom." U.S. "Clearly, this was not just an attack on the LGBT community in Orlando, Florida, but an attack on America. Late Sunday night, Scott tweeted, "I ask every American to continue to pray for our state and nation and all those affected by this terror attack." The governor vowed to devote every and all available resources to help the city of Orlando heal, in the wake of the tragedy, after declaring a state of emergency for Orange County. Over the coming days, we'll uncover why and how this happened, and we will go wherever the facts lead us."įlorida Governor Rick Scott shared his anger over the attack, saying "of course this is a time of great tragedy, and in every tragedy, there is a flood of sadness, confusion and despair. The President said, "What is clear is that he was a person filled with hatred. President Obama called the attack a "horrific massacre of dozens of innocent people." He told Americans, "We stand with the people of Orlando, who have endured a terrible attack on their city," calling it an act of terror and an act of hate. history, has been powerful, emotional and widespread. Reactions to this morning's worst mass shooting in U.S.