"On behalf of all Americans, I extend our deepest sympathy and solidarity to the people of France following the terrible terrorist attack in Paris. As allies across the centuries, we stand united with our French brothers to ensure that justice is done and our way of life is defended. We go forward together knowing that terror is no match for freedom and ideals we stand for - ideals that light the world.
Vive la France!" -- (emphasis added) the text of President Obama's condolences to France, when he visited the Embassy of France last night and wrote these sentiments in a book of condolences. Indeed.
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