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Pelosi Statement on Terrorist Bombing in Afghanistan

July 23, 2016

Contact: Drew Hammill/Caroline Behringer, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. — Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today released this statement following an attack that killed dozens and injured hundreds, many of them peaceful protestors from the Shiite ethnic Hazara minority in Kabul, Afghanistan:

“The American people mourn the victims and pray for the survivors of a despicable attack on peaceful protestors in Kabul. Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Afghanistan.

“Hazaras gathered at this peaceful demonstration were simply exercising their right to demand resources for their families. The international community must forcefully reject any attempts to silence with violence the voices of peaceful demonstrators and religious minorities.

“The United States and the international community are united in condemning this malicious attack. We offer our prayers and support to the people of Afghanistan during this difficult time.”

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