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My prayers are with the victims and hostages in the horrible Paris attacks. May God be with you all.

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 13, 2015

Praying for victims of attacks in Paris and for those reportedly held hostage.

— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) November 13, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with the people in Paris tonight.

— Dr. Ben Carson (@RealBenCarson) November 13, 2015

Praying for Paris tonight. America will stand with you against terror.

— Jeb Bush (@JebBush) November 13, 2015

Horrified by the attacks in Paris tonight. My thoughts are with the victims and their loved ones.

— Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) November 13, 2015

Horrific reports coming out of Paris. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the people of France — our oldest ally. https://t.co/701TBDfwQB

— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) November 13, 2015

Our prayers go out for the people of Paris tonight. -John

— John Kasich (@JohnKasich) November 13, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with everyone in Paris tonight. This is truly horrific.

— Dr. Rand Paul (@RandPaul) November 13, 2015

My prayers are with the people of Paris, France. America will always have your back in the war against terrorism. Always.

— Gov. Mike Huckabee (@GovMikeHuckabee) November 13, 2015

The terrorist attacks in France tonight are alarming and heartbreaking. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their families.

— Chris Christie (@ChrisChristie) November 13, 2015

My thoughts & prayers are with the people of Paris. America must stand united with France as they face this truly horrific act of terrorism

— Dr. Rand Paul (@RandPaul) November 13, 2015

Our thoughts are with the people of France. Please say a prayer for Paris as they deal with this horrible attack.

— Gov. Bobby Jindal (@BobbyJindal) November 13, 2015

Tonight we pray for and mourn with our French brothers and sisters. Today's horror is another reminder that we must be vigilant against evil

— Rick Santorum (@RickSantorum) November 13, 2015

Heartbreaking news from Paris. Praying for the country and its people. -O'M

— Martin O'Malley (@MartinOMalley) November 13, 2015

Coordinated attacks ongoing in Paris are horrifying. We pray for a swift resolution.

— George E. Pataki (@GovernorPataki) November 13, 2015

This isn't just an attack on the French people, it's an attack on human decency & all things that we hold dear.

— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) November 13, 2015

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