Congressional GOP leaders on Wednesday condemned those who
mailed suspicious packages to the homes of President Obama and
Hillary Clinton as well as CNN’s offices in New York, warning that "acts of pure terror” have no place in American politics or society.
House Majority Whip R-La Steve Scalise:
“These attempted attacks that have been made are beyond criminal, they are acts of pure terror. Violence and terror have no place in our politics or anywhere else in our society. "I have experienced first-hand the effects of political violence, and am committed to using my voice to speak out against it wherever I can.
“Those responsible for these evil acts of terror must be hunted down and brought to justice, and I have great confidence that our law enforcement officers will succeed in that mission. As a nation, we must agree that this is a dangerous path and it cannot become the new normal.”
R-Paul Ryan:
"Our country stands united in the face of attempted terrorism targeting President Obama, Secretary Clinton, and CNN," he tweeted. "Rest assured law enforcement will hunt down the criminals who did this and bring them to justice."
Senate Majority Leader R-Ky:
"(I stand) with all Americans" in condemning the "attempted acts of domestic terrorism. As we continue to learn more, Americans are united in gratitude for the first responders — the Secret Service, the Postal Service, and other law enforcement — who protect our leaders and public figures from such unconscionable acts,”
GOP leaders: 'Acts of pure terror' have no place in politics
VERSUS
D- Hillary Clinton:
"You cannot be civil with a political party that wants to destroy what you stand for, what you care about. That's why I believe, if we are fortunate enough to win back the House and or the Senate, that's when civility can start again."
D-Maxine Waters:
"Let's make sure we show up wherever we have to show up. And if you see anybody from that Cabinet in a restaurant, in a department store, at a gasoline station, you get out and you create a crowd. And you push back on them. And you tell them they're not welcome anymore, anywhere. We've got to get the children connected to their parents,"