HONOLULU (AP) — President Barack Obama is offering full support and federal assistance to the New York Police Department in the wake of the killing of two officers.
The White House says Obama called New York City Police Commissioner Bill Bratton on Sunday from Hawaii, where the president is vacationing and offered condolences.
White House spokesman Eric Schultz says Obama also said Americans must reject violence and instead turn to prayer and sympathy for the victims’ relatives. He says the administration will work with leaders across the country to echo that message.
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“Well, what ever he’s offering, it isn’t enough, and his lack of attention caused 911 – oh, wait…” Rudy G
“He can offer what he wants, we won’t fund it”. John Boehner
“This is just to distract from his horrible Cuba policies, which will ruin the country”. Marco Rubio
“Pledging to help the NYC Police is yet another example of this President’s lawlessness and it’s got to stop!” R Cruz
“Oh, wheee! Yet another reason to repeal ObamaCare! This will make him lose the next election!” M McConnell
“There are three things wrong with this: One: um…” Rick Perry
“This is going to make all of us die!” Lindsey Graham
“Once again this President shows his weakness. We clearly should bomb a few places.” J McCain
“Well, double-you tee eff!” S Palin
This is so much fun I’d like to go on, but I have to wrap some Christmas presents…