Congresswoman Waters’ Statement on the Terrorist Attack in Nice, France

Washington, D.C. (July 15, 2016) – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Ranking Member of the Committee on Financial Services, released the following statement today in response to the deadly terrorist attack in Nice, France, which killed at least 84 people, including 2 Americans, and injured more than 200 people:

"I am once again shocked and appalled by the most recent terrorist attack in France that has killed and injured so many innocent people. This horrific attack was designed to kill large numbers of people while they were celebrating a French national holiday. It is the third major terrorist attack in France in just 19 months. My heart goes out to the victims and their families and the people of France as they recover from this senseless tragedy.

"Let us remember also the many innocent people around the world whose lives have been destroyed by violent terrorists. Such ruthless individuals use unconscionable methods to cause people to live in fear while they go about their daily lives. My hope is that, as an international community, we can work together to oppose acts of terrorism, wherever they may occur.

"America stands in solidarity with the people of France, and we will keep them in our thoughts and prayers."