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Rep. Loudermilk (R-GA) issued the following statement tonight regarding the attacks in Paris:

“The atrocious acts of terrorism carried out in Paris this evening are acts of pure evil perpetrated against innocent civilians – not a government or a military force. The timing and coordination of simultaneous attacks in various locations is evidence this was not random, but premeditated, coordinated mass murder.

“As part of the Homeland Security Committee’s Task Force on Combating Terrorist and Foreign Fighter Travel, I visited Paris in May, and the delegation met with French and American counterterrorism officials who were concerned about the growing number of foreign fighters traveling from France to Iraq and Syria. As a member of Congress, I strongly condemn these attacks and firmly stand by our French allies as they mourn their losses, recover from the devastation, and bring justice to those responsible for these atrocities. France is the longest continual ally of the United States, standing with us since our own war for Independence. Now, they need us to stand with them against a common enemy; extreme Islamic terrorism. Today, I ask that all the citizens of the 11th Congressional district join my family as we pray for the victims, their families and the people of France.”

If anyone in the 11th Congressional District has friends or family working or traveling in France, and needs help contacting their loved ones, please call Rep. Loudermilk’s main District office at 770-429-1776 ext. 204 or email Crystal Gilbert at crystal.gilbert@mail.house.gov. Due to the magnitude of this emergency, the office will be available throughout the weekend to provide assistance.