WASSERMAN SCHULTZ STATEMENT ON TODAY’S ATTACK ON JERUSALEM SYNAGOGUE

“I condemn, in the strongest terms, the ruthless attack and murder of innocent civilians in Jerusalem.

“My heart goes out to the families of those who lost their loved ones. This cowardly act of brutal violence aimed at civilians, civilians in a holy place of worship no less, cannot and must not be tolerated.

“I stand with leaders who have spoken out on this heinous crime, and call on others to condemn this action. We must remain vigilant and do all we can to protect innocent lives.

“As a member of the Jewish diaspora, I stand in solidarity with our community against this unspeakable violence strengthened by the knowledge that our community has stood together through thousands of years of strife and we do so today.”