The U.S. Conference of Mayors Speak about Attack in France

Today a press release from the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) issued the following statement regarding the terrorist attack in Nice, France:

“Once again, America’s mayors stand in solidarity with the people of France in the wake of yet another tragic terrorist attack, this one in Nice on Bastille Day – a day of national pride and celebration. We are reminded today of the attacks in Paris, Brussels, and Istanbul, and most recently in our own country in Orlando and San Bernardino. 

These senseless acts of terrorism must be stopped. Across the globe, national leaders must redouble their efforts to work together and, in their own countries, to work with mayors, police chiefs and other community leaders to prevent these horrific incidents from occurring.

Again it was brave police officers who were first on the scene and who took down the terrorist and halted the carnage. It is our local police who are most likely to prevent terrorist incidents from occurring in the first place, and who, with other first responders, are the first on the scene when an incident occurs. 

“Our condolences and prayers go to Nice Mayor Philippe Pradal, Regional Council President Christian Estrosi, and all of the victims, their families and loved ones.” 

About The United States Conference of Mayors -- The U.S. Conference of Mayors is the official nonpartisan organization of cities with populations of 30,000 or more. There are nearly 1,400 such cities in the country today, and each city is represented in the Conference by its chief elected official, the mayor.