Josep Lago(WASHINGTON) — As an attack in Barcelona, Spain, on Thursday left 13 people dead and more than 100 injured, U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson offered condolences for the “loss of life and injuries” of “so many innocent people, yet again.”
In the incident local police called a “terror attack,” a van slammed into pedestrians near Catalunya Square in Barcelona’s Las Ramblas district, a busy tourist area.
Two people have been detained, police said.
Tillerson said this incident has “the hallmarks, it appears, of yet another terrorist attack.”
ISIS has since claimed responsibility for the attack.
To terrorists around the world, Tillerson said we are “resolved to find you and bring you to justice.”
Tillerson added that the U.S. stands ready to assist authorities in Barcelona.
Here’s what other politicans said following the incident on Twitter.
President Donald Trump
The United States condemns the terror attack in Barcelona, Spain, and will do whatever is necessary to help. Be tough & strong, we love you!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 17, 2017
Vice President Mike Pence
Sickened by horrific terror attack in Barcelona. U.S. will work w/ allies to find those responsible & bring to justice. Praying for victims. https://t.co/Z4YcbtwRcy
— Vice President Pence (@VP) August 17, 2017
Pence said on Thursday while on a trip to Panama, “Whatever inspired today’s terror attack, the United States stands ready to assist the people of Spain and find and punish those responsible.
“On this dark day,” Pence added, “our prayers and the prayers of all the American people are with the victims, their families and the good people of Spain.”
First lady Melania Trump
Thoughts and prayers to #Barcelona
— Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) August 17, 2017
Former President Barack Obama
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
Speaker Paul Ryan
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
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
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi
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
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas
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
Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla.
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
Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz.
Praying for the victims of the #BarcelonaAttack & their families – the US stands with the people of #Spain
— John McCain (@SenJohnMcCain) August 17, 2017
Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill.
We must destroy evil & #terrorism wherever it exists. Tonight we stand w/ our allies in #Barcelona & pray for the victims & their families.
— Adam Kinzinger (@RepKinzinger) August 18, 2017
Sen. Jim Inhofe, R-Okla.
Praying for the victims, families and first responders in Barcelona.
— Jim Inhofe (@JimInhofe) August 17, 2017
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio
Our thoughts are with the people of Barcelona right now. The NYPD is closely monitoring the incident.
— Bill de Blasio (@NYCMayor) August 17, 2017
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