Quotes on the Toronto van attack

Some quotes related to the van attack in Toronto on Monday which killed 10 people and injured 15.

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“On behalf of all Canadians, I offer my heartfelt condolences to the loved ones of those who were killed, and my thoughts for a fast and full recovery to those injured. We should all feel safe walking in our cities and communities. We are monitoring this situation closely, and will continue working with our law enforcement partners around the country to ensure the safety and security of all Canadians.” — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

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“The events that happened on the street behind us are horrendous but they do not appear to be connected in any way to national security, based on the information available at this time.” — Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale,

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“We are looking very strongly to what the exact motivation was for this particular incident to take place. We need every single piece of this puzzle so we can have a fulsome picture and account as to exactly what took place here.” — Toronto Police Chief Mark Saunders.

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“The city is working closely with all levels of government to ensure the safety of all Toronto residents and will make available all necessary resources. I ask everyone to await the results of the police investigation and avoid speculation.” — Toronto Mayor John Tory.

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“Ontario is united in grief. Our deepest condolences to the victims and their families. Provincial, municipal and federal officials continue to work closely together to investigate.” — Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne

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“All across our province, Albertans are sharing in the sorrow of those affected by the shocking incident today in Toronto, and sending our condolences. Please know we stand with you in the face of this pain and tragedy.” — Alberta Premier Rachel Notley

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“Oh Toronto. My heart goes out to all the victims of one person’s despicable actions. Care for the injured, families and friends, if you can.” — Former Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield.

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“I must have seen about five, six people being resuscitated by bystanders and by ambulance drivers,” Zullo said. “It was awful. Brutal. Just people everywhere. People — shoes and shirts and ball caps on the floor, and some of the bodies were completely covered by blankets.” — Eyewitness Phil Zullo.

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“It was like a movie scene. It hit people, and they were like flying in the air,” he said. “After like two minutes, five minutes, the ambulance and police came, and they started emergency procedures … I saw they were dead.” — Eyewitness Kasra Ibrahimi.

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“We are with the Canadian people tonight as they grieve the loss of life & injured. The American people stand shoulder-to-shoulder with our neighbors in Canada.” — U.S. Vice-President Mike Pense.

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“Our prayers are with the victims of today’s horrific van attack in Toronto. We extend our deepest condolences to their families and loved ones.” — New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio.

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“Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of those affected and we wish a full recovery to those injured. The United States government pledged to provide any support Canada may need.” — White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders.

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“Israel stands with Torontonians and Canada after Monday’s terrible attack in Toronto — a senseless, heartbreaking loss of so many lives. We send our condolences to the friends & families of the victims, and our prayers for full recovery of the injured. — Government of Israel.

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