Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Monday expressed her sympathies with the victims of Monday’s bombings in Moscow, saying, “Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of this morning's bombings in Moscow, their families, and all the people of Russia.”
She said that the “brutal assault on innocent civilians is another reminder that terrorism is a threat to peace-loving people everywhere and must be met with unwavering resolve.” She added that she would offer her personal condolences to Foreign Minister Lavrov later today in Ottawa, Canada and along with the United States’ G8 partners, she would discuss how to further strengthen international counterterrorism coordination and cooperation.
Alluding to her visit to Moscow earlier this month, she said that “I know the resilience and determination of the Russian people. The United States stands with them today and everyday in solidarity against violent extremism in all its forms.”
