Obama Vows ‘We Will Find Out Who Did This’
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ABC News(WASHINGTON) — President Obama vowed justice Monday for the bombing that killed at least three people at the Boston Marathon.
“We still do not know who did this or why, and people shouldn’t jump to conclusions before we have all the facts, but make no mistake, we will get to the bottom of this, and we will find out who did this,” Obama said, offering condolences to victims and their families and praising first responders.
“We will find out why they did this. Any responsible individuals, any responsible groups will feel the full weight of justice,” Obama said.
The president was briefed within minutes of the explosions that killed at least three people and injured dozens more near the finish line of the marathon, as the federal government boosted security measures and offered pledges of law enforcement support.
Senators on the Intelligence and Homeland Security Committees, meanwhile, said the explosions had the hallmarks of a terrorist attack, either domestic or international.
Shortly after the two blasts near the marathon finish line, and as reports of injuries flowed from local sources in Boston, Washington’s security apparatus began taking precautions. At the White House, Pennsylvania Avenue was closed to tourists, who remained across the street in Lafayette Park.
Homeland security advisers briefed Obama on the explosions around 3 p.m., according to a White House official. The president is tracking the case with his homeland security team.
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