Pelosi Statement on Malaysia Airlines Jet Flight MH17

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17, confirmed to have been shot down over eastern Ukraine:

"While there are still many unanswered questions about the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17, there can be no question that this is an unspeakable outrage. Our deepest sympathy is with the family of Quinn Lucas Schansman, a Dutch-American, and all the families, friends and loved ones of the 298 passengers and crew members who were killed yesterday.

"For every mother and father, daughter and son, spouse, friend and colleague who will not be able to greet their loved one at the airport with a warm embrace, our thoughts are with you – and we stand determined to find answers about who is responsible. As the President said today, ‘the eyes of the world are on eastern Ukraine,' and it is clear there must be a credible international investigation into what happened.

"As we offer our condolences, the American people also offer our strength, hope and prayers to everyone touched by this devastating loss. We hope it is a comfort to the families of the passengers that so many around the world share in their horror and grief at this terrible moment."

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