House Speaker Paul Ryan said the terrorist attack in Barcelona’s La Ramblas tourist district Thursday is “pure evil.”
“Pure evil in #Barcelona. We stand with the people of Spain, and send our prayers to the victims of this horrible terrorist attack,” Ryan, R-Wis., tweeted Thursday afternoon.
Former President Barack Obama issued a joint statement with his wife, Michelle.
“Michelle and I are thinking of the victims and their families in Barcelona. Americans will always stand with our Spanish friends. Un abrazo,” Obama tweeted.
Michelle and I are thinking of the victims and their families in Barcelona. Americans will always stand with our Spanish friends. Un abrazo.
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 17, 2017
Pure evil in #Barcelona. We stand with the people of Spain, and send our prayers to the victims of this horrible terrorist attack.
— Paul Ryan (@SpeakerRyan) August 17, 2017
House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, who was seriously wounded when a man opened fire on Republicans at a baseball practice in June, also criticized the attack.
“Jennifer and I are praying for those killed and injured in the terrorist attack in Barcelona. This evil has no place in our world,” Scalise tweeted.
Jennifer and I are praying for those killed and injured in the terrorist attack in Barcelona. This evil has no place in our world.
— Rep. Steve Scalise (@SteveScalise) August 17, 2017
Several people are reported dead and dozens were injured after a person operating a white van drove it onto the sidewalk and plowed down pedestrians in the historic Las Ramblas district of Barcelona.
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi said her thoughts are with those suffering from the attack.
My thoughts are with all suffering after the terror attack in #Barcelona. Praying for the victims, their loved ones and the people of Spain.
— Nancy Pelosi (@NancyPelosi) August 17, 2017
GOP Sens. Ted Cruz of Texas and Marco Rubio of Florida blasted the perpetrators behind the incident.
Heidi and I send our deepest condolences to the victims of this horrific terror attack in Barcelona and their families.
— Senator Ted Cruz (@SenTedCruz) August 17, 2017
I condemn today’s horrific terrorist attack in #Barcelona. My thoughts and prayers go to the victims and their families.
— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) August 17, 2017
Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna Romney McDaniel, Sen. Jim Inhofe, R-Okla., and Rep. Joe Crowley, D-N.Y., also expressed their condolences and support for Spain.
My hearts goes out to the victims of this horrific attack on innocent lives. America stands in solidarity w/ the people of Spain. #Barcelona https://t.co/7Im0aUyI4f
— Rep. Joe Crowley (@repjoecrowley) August 17, 2017
Praying for the victims, families and first responders in Barcelona.
— Jim Inhofe (@JimInhofe) August 17, 2017
Praying for the victims and families of those attacked in #Barcelona.
— Ronna McDaniel (@GOPChairwoman) August 17, 2017
Catalan police confirmed around 7 p.m. local time, “Terrorist attack confirmed. The terrorist attack protocol has been activated.”
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said city officials are closely monitoring the situation.
Our thoughts are with the people of Barcelona right now. The NYPD is closely monitoring the incident.
— Bill de Blasio (@NYCMayor) August 17, 2017
