WH: Trump, First Lady to travel to Pittsburgh
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Channel: AP Archive · 2018 · News & Politics
(29 Oct 2018) RESTRICTION SUMMARY: AP CLIENTS ONLY ASSOCIATED PRESS - AP CLIENTS ONLY Washington - 29 October 2018 1. Side, White House press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders walks to podium 2. SOUNDBITE (English) Sarah Huckabee Sanders, White House Press Secretary: "SOUNDBITE (English) "I want to begin today with a few words about the heinous killing of 11 Jewish Americans at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Saturday. As you know, the shooter is in custody and the FBI is on the scene leading the investigation with the support of state and local law enforcement. This atrocity was a chilling act of mass murder. It was an act of hatred and above all it was an act of evil. Anti-Semitism is a plague to humanity and it is responsible for many of the worst horrors in human history. We all have a duty to confront anti-Semitism in all its forms and everywhere and anywhere it appears." 3. Cutaway reporters 4. SOUNDBITE (English) Sarah Huckabee Sanders, White House Press Secretary: "The 11 Jewish American who were horribly murdered represented the very best of our nation. They were brothers and sisters who looked out for each other. They were doctors who cared for citizens in need. They were proud grandparents who taught their grandchildren to value faith family and country. And they were the religious heart of the Tree of Life community. Our nation mourns the loss of these extraordinary Americans and we also pray for those who are wounded. Our hearts are with the four brave police officers who were shot and injured while trying to stop the attack. We thank God for these officers and for every member of law enforcement who responded swiftly and bravely. In the wake of the attack, we have witnessed Americans of every faith and tradition coming together to mourn with their fellow citizens to support one another and to stand in solidarity with America's Jewish community. The president cherishes the American Jewish community for everything it stands for and contributes to our country. He adores Jewish Americans as part of his own family. The president is the grandfather of several Jewish grandchildren. His daughter is a Jewish American and his son-in-law is a descendant of Holocaust survivors. Tomorrow, the president and first lady will travel to Pennsylvania to express the support of the American people and grieve with the Pittsburgh community. And with that I'll take your questions." 5. Side, Sanders speaking 6. SOUNDBITE (English) Sarah Huckabee Sanders, White House Press Secretary: "Certainly the president wants, in moments where our country is hurting like we've seen in the last several days, find ways to bring our country together and we've seen him do exactly that. However the president is going to continue to draw contrasts particularly as we go into the final days of an election. The differences between the two parties particularly on policy differences. You'll continue to see him make that contrast, but he has certainly I think found those moments to bring our country together and certainly focus on some of the things that all of us can support and all of us can condemn as well." 7. Side, Sanders speaking 8. SOUNDBITE (English) Sarah Huckabee Sanders, White House Press Secretary: Reporter: Why is the president suggesting it is the news media? The president is the one placing blame here? 9. Cutaway reporters STORYLINE: White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders described the attack as "a chilling act of mass murder, it was an act of hatred and above all it was an act of evil." =========================================================== Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork Twitter: https://twitter.com/AP_Archive Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/APArchives Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/APNews/ You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/youtube/17e6761e4bd4955376f34c9dad69b5d6
