English subtitles for clip: File:President Obama speaks on explosions in Boston (2013-04-15).ogv
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1 00:00:00,595 --> 00:00:02,995 Good afternoon, everybody. 2 00:00:04,205 --> 00:00:07,160 Earlier today, I was briefed by my homeland security team 3 00:00:07,161 --> 00:00:09,163 on the events in Boston. 4 00:00:09,163 --> 00:00:13,004 We're continuing to monitor and respond to the situation as it unfolds, 5 00:00:13,816 --> 00:00:16,836 and I've directed the full resources of the federal government 6 00:00:16,837 --> 00:00:19,338 to help state and local authorities protect our people, 7 00:00:20,223 --> 00:00:23,218 increase security around the United States as necessary, 8 00:00:23,319 --> 00:00:25,347 and investigate what happened. 9 00:00:25,857 --> 00:00:27,946 The American people will say a prayer for Boston tonight, 10 00:00:27,946 --> 00:00:31,495 and Michelle and I send our deepest thoughts and prayers 11 00:00:31,496 --> 00:00:37,048 to the families of the victims in the wake of this senseless loss. 12 00:00:37,048 --> 00:00:39,092 We don't yet have all the answers. 13 00:00:39,488 --> 00:00:43,455 But we do know that multiple people have been wounded, some gravely, 14 00:00:43,456 --> 00:00:45,869 in the explosions at the Boston Marathon. 15 00:00:45,869 --> 00:00:52,099 I've spoken to FBI Director Muller, and Secretary of Homeland Security Napolitano, 16 00:00:52,099 --> 00:00:56,680 and they're mobilising the appropriate resources to investigate and to respond. 17 00:00:56,680 --> 00:01:01,815 I've updated leaders of Congress in both parties, and we reaffirmed that, on days like this, 18 00:01:01,815 --> 00:01:03,595 there are no Republicans or Democrats, 19 00:01:03,896 --> 00:01:06,678 we are Americans, united in concern for our fellow citizens. 20 00:01:07,078 --> 00:01:11,890 I've also spoken with Governor Patrick, and Mayor Menino, 21 00:01:11,890 --> 00:01:15,877 and made it clear that they have every single federal resource necessary 22 00:01:15,878 --> 00:01:18,553 to care for the victims and counsel the families. 23 00:01:18,553 --> 00:01:23,495 And above all, I made clear to them that all Americans stand with the people of Boston. 24 00:01:23,495 --> 00:01:29,868 Boston police, firefighters, and first responders, as well as the National Guard, 25 00:01:29,868 --> 00:01:33,778 responded heroically, and continue to do so as we speak. 26 00:01:33,778 --> 00:01:39,162 It's a reminder that so many Americans serve and sacrifice on our behalf every single day 27 00:01:39,162 --> 00:01:43,632 without regard to their own safety, in dangerous and difficult circumstances, 28 00:01:43,632 --> 00:01:50,640 and we salute all those who assisted in responding so quickly and professionally to this tragedy. 29 00:01:50,640 --> 00:01:54,002 We still do not know who did this or why, 30 00:01:54,002 --> 00:01:58,300 and people shouldn't jump to conclusions before we have all the facts. 31 00:01:58,300 --> 00:02:02,405 But, make no mistake - we will get to the bottom of this. 32 00:02:02,405 --> 00:02:06,869 And we will find out who did this, we'll find out why they did this. 33 00:02:06,869 --> 00:02:12,420 Any responsible individuals, any responsible groups, 34 00:02:12,420 --> 00:02:15,308 will feel the full weight of justice. 35 00:02:15,608 --> 00:02:20,147 Today is a holiday in Massachusetts. Patriots' Day. 36 00:02:20,147 --> 00:02:25,585 It's a day that celebrates the free and fiercely independent spirit 37 00:02:25,585 --> 00:02:29,856 that this great American city of Boston has reflected from the earliest days of our nation. 38 00:02:29,856 --> 00:02:32,855 And it's a day that draws the world to Boston's streets, 39 00:02:32,855 --> 00:02:35,599 in a spirit of friendly competition. 40 00:02:35,599 --> 00:02:40,830 Boston is a tough and resilient town, so are its people, 41 00:02:41,030 --> 00:02:44,005 I'm supremely confident that Bostonians will pull together, 42 00:02:44,005 --> 00:02:47,296 take care of each other, and move forward as one proud city, 43 00:02:47,296 --> 00:02:53,097 and as they do, the American people will be with them, every single step of the way. 44 00:02:53,097 --> 00:02:56,714 You should anticipate that, as we get more information, 45 00:02:56,714 --> 00:03:00,696 our teams will provide you briefings; 46 00:03:00,696 --> 00:03:04,271 we're still in the investigation stage at this point, 47 00:03:04,271 --> 00:03:06,356 but I just want to reiterate: 48 00:03:06,356 --> 00:03:10,542 We will find out who did this, and we will hold them accountable. 49 00:03:11,586 --> 00:03:13,586 Thank you very much.