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President Obama Says Florida Nightclub Shooting is an 'Act of Terrorism'

President Barack Obama said the Orlando, Florida nightclub shooting that left at least 50 people dead was an act of "terror and hate," and represents an attack on all Americans. Watch his statement here.
US President Barack Obama speaks about the worst mass shooting in US history that took place in Orlando, Florida, at the White House in Washington, US, June 12, 2016. (Joshua Roberts/Reuters)

President Barack Obama said the Orlando, Florida nightclub shooting that left at least 50 people dead was an act of "terror and hate," and represents an attack on all Americans. Watch his statement here.

'In the face of hate and violence, we will love one another. We will not give into fear.' —— The White House (@WhiteHouse)June 12, 2016

"We are still learning all the facts, this is an open investigation" the president said. "I've reached no definitive judgment on the motivations of the killer. The FBI is investigating this as an act of terror."

This could have been any one of our communities," the presidente added. "As a country we will be there for the people of Orlando."