SYRACUSE, NY – U.S. Representative John Katko (NY-24) today released the following statement regarding the terrorist attacks in Paris:
“My thoughts and prayers are with the people of Paris, as we mourn the innocent victims of these horrific and coordinated terrorist attacks. We must continue to pray for their loved ones and for all of the first responders who put their own lives on the line in the aftermath of these attacks.
“The news today that ISIS has claimed responsibility is yet another reminder that America and her allies must stand together with France to fight ISIS, their hateful ideology, and the violence it incites. As Chairman of both the Foreign Fighter Task Force and the House Homeland Security Committee’s Subcommittee on Transportation Security, I am all too aware of the lengths to which ISIS will go to try and inflict terror. We must remain vigilant to combat global terrorism, and recognize that ISIS is intent on inflicting harm on anyone who opposes their radical beliefs.”
Congressman John Katko serves on the House Committee on Homeland Security, where he chairs the Transportation Security Subcommittee. He chaired the Committee’s bipartisan Task Force on Combating Terrorist & Foreign Fighter Travel.
Congressman Katko represents the 24th Congressional District, which includes all of Onondaga, Cayuga, and Wayne Counties and a portion of Oswego County. For more information, please visit https://katko.house.gov or www.facebook.com/RepJohnKatko.
