Serrano Responds to London Attacks

Washington, DC, July 7, 2005— Today, Congressman José E. Serrano released the following statement on the terrorist attacks in London:

“I am deeply shocked and saddened to hear of today’s attacks in London.  This senseless loss of innocent life at the hands of terrorists is a tragedy for all peace-loving peoples of the world.  I am sure that America and this Congress stand ready to provide whatever resources are necessary to assist our British friends as they respond to and recover from this tragedy.    

“I also want to commend the emergency personnel in London who responded to these attacks with such speed and selflessness.  Their heroic actions remind us of the need to redouble our efforts to ensure that our own law enforcement personnel and first responders have all the resources they need to prevent and respond to terrorism.

“I, along with all New Yorkers, send my deepest condolences to those who have lost loved ones.  We stand in solemn solidarity with the British people on this difficult day.”