English subtitles for clip: File:President Obama speaks on explosions in Boston (2013-04-15).ogv

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Good afternoon, everybody.

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Earlier today, I was briefed
by my homeland security team

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on the events in Boston.

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We're continuing to monitor 
and respond to the situation as it unfolds,

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and I've directed the full resources
of the federal government

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to help state and local authorities 
protect our people,

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increase security around 
the United States as necessary,

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and investigate what happened.

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The American people 
will say a prayer for Boston tonight,

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and Michelle and I send our
deepest thoughts and prayers

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to the families of the victims 
in the wake of this senseless loss.

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We don't yet have all the answers.

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But we do know that multiple people
have been wounded, some gravely,

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in the explosions at the Boston Marathon.

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I've spoken to FBI Director Muller, 
and Secretary of Homeland Security Napolitano,

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and they're mobilising the appropriate resources 
to investigate and to respond.

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I've updated leaders of Congress in both parties,
and we reaffirmed that, on days like this,

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there are no Republicans or Democrats,

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we are Americans, 
united in concern for our fellow citizens.

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I've also spoken with Governor Patrick, 
and Mayor Menino,

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and made it clear that they have
every single federal resource necessary

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to care for the victims
and counsel the families.

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And above all, I made clear to them
that all Americans stand with the people of Boston.

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Boston police, firefighters, and first responders,
as well as the National Guard,

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responded heroically, 
and continue to do so as we speak.

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It's a reminder that so many Americans 
serve and sacrifice on our behalf every single day

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without regard to their own safety,
in dangerous and difficult circumstances,

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and we salute all those who assisted in responding 
so quickly and professionally to this tragedy.

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We still do not know who did this or why,

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and people shouldn't jump to conclusions
before we have all the facts.

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But, make no mistake -
we will get to the bottom of this.

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And we will find out who did this,
we'll find out why they did this.

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Any responsible individuals,
any responsible groups,

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will feel the full weight of justice.

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Today is a holiday in Massachusetts.
Patriots' Day.

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It's a day that celebrates
the free and fiercely independent spirit

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that this great American city of Boston 
has reflected from the earliest days of our nation.

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And it's a day that draws the world
to Boston's streets,

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in a spirit of friendly competition.

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Boston is a tough and resilient town,
so are its people,

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I'm supremely confident that
Bostonians will pull together,

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take care of each other,
and move forward as one proud city,

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and as they do, the American people will be with them,
every single step of the way.

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You should anticipate that,
as we get more information,

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our teams will provide you briefings;

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we're still in the investigation stage at this point,

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but I just want to reiterate:

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We will find out who did this, 
and we will hold them accountable.

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Thank you very much.