Here’s what the 2016 presidential candidates are saying about the Brussels attacks
Presidential Candidates Address Attack in Brussels (Inform)
People leave the scene of explosions at Zaventem airport near Brussels, Belgium, March 22, 2016. (Francois Lenoir/Reuters)
Belgian police and emergency personnel work near the Maalbeek metro station following an explosion in Brussels, Belgium, March 22, 2016. REUTERS/Vincent Kessler
European flags fly at half-mast in front of the European Commission headquarters in tribute to victims from the morning explosions in Brussels, Belgium, March 22, 2016. REUTERS/Vincent Kessler
A soldier stands near broken windows after explosions at Zaventem airport near Brussels, Belgium, March 22, 2016. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir
Police stand guard at Midi train station following bomb attacks in Brussels, Belgium, March 22, 2016. REUTERS/Christian Hartmann
A Belgian flag flies at half-mast following bomb attacks s in Brussels, Belgium, March 22, 2016. REUTERS/Charles Platiau
Belgian police and emergency personnel work at the Maalbeek metro station following an explosion in Brussels, Belgium, March 22, 2016. REUTERS/Vincent Kessler
Police control the access to the central train station following bomb attacks in Brussels, Belgium, March 22, 2016. (Christian Hartmann/Reuters)
People gather around a memorial in Brussels following bomb attacks in Brussels, Belgium, March 22, 2016. (Charles Platiau/Reuters)
A specialist trader watches developments following the explosions in Brussels, on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) March 22, 2016. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Belgian police work near the Maalbeek metro station following bomb attacks in Brussels, Belgium, March 22, 2016. (Vincent Kessler/Reuters)
People gather around a memorial in Brussels following bomb attacks in Brussels, Belgium, March 22, 2016. (Charles Platiau/Reuters)
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The White House says President Barack Obama has expressed his condolences to Belgium and its people during a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Charles Michel following deadly terrorist attacks at the airport and a subway station.
Obama also offered assistance with the investigation and with bringing the perpetrators to justice.
The White House says the president reiterated U.S. support for the people of Belgium, NATO and the European Union. And he pledged the full cooperation by the U.S. in efforts to end terrorism.
Obama placed the call from Havana, where he was closing a historic three-day visit on Tuesday.
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