This article originally appeared on Time.com.
Following the attack on a Bastille Day parade in the French seaside town of Nice, where a man driving a truck deliberately ran over dozens of people and killed at least 84, heads of state and other prominent leaders across the world expressed their outrage and condolences.
French President François Hollande wrote on Twitter that his country was “bereaved and afflicted” but stronger than “the fanatics that want to strike her today,” a sentiment he would later repeat in an address to the nation.
La France est éplorée, affligée, mais elle est forte et le sera toujours plus que les fanatiques qui veulent aujourd’hui la frapper. #Nice
— François Hollande (@fhollande) July 15, 2016
U.S. President Barack Obama strongly condemned the “horrific terrorist attack” and offered his assistance to the French authorities.
.@POTUS on the attack in Nice, France: pic.twitter.com/CrbChxZs04
— White House Archived (@ObamaWhiteHouse) July 14, 2016
Other leaders to express their condolences included India’s Narendra Modi, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his Australian counterpart Malcolm Turnbull.
Appalled by the horrific attack in Nice. I strongly condemn such mindless acts of violence. My thoughts are with the families of deceased.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 15, 2016
Canadians are shocked by tonight's attack in Nice. Our sympathy is with the victims, and our solidarity with the French people.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) July 14, 2016
We mourn for the victims of another murderous act of terror in France overnight, on Bastille Day https://t.co/BZ18IJJaKb
— Malcolm Turnbull (@TurnbullMalcolm) July 15, 2016
China’s President Xi Jinping sent a message to Hollande “strongly condemning” the attack, according to state-run People’s Daily, while Hong Kong’s Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying issued a statement expressing his “deepest sympathies” with the French people.
Chinese President #Xi sent a message of condolences to @fhollande Fri, strongly condemning the appalling #NiceAttack pic.twitter.com/e5pWjMImTV
— People's Daily, China (@PDChina) July 15, 2016
Presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump also issued statements, with Trump postponing the announcement of his choice of running mate due to the attack.
"Every American stands in strong solidarity with the people of France" —Hillary on the attack in Nice pic.twitter.com/BBGgHucSE0
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) July 15, 2016
Another horrific attack, this time in Nice, France. Many dead and injured. When will we learn? It is only getting worse.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 14, 2016
In light of the horrible attack in Nice, France, I have postponed tomorrow's news conference concerning my Vice Presidential announcement.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 14, 2016
Several other leaders, including Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel and Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim, also took to Twitter to express their condolences.
Tristesse et émotion profondes suite aux événements de #Nice06 Toutes mes pensées pour les victimes de cet acte odieux et nos amis français
— Charles Michel (@CharlesMichel) July 15, 2016
"Je condamne fermement l'attaque terroriste lâche qui a ensanglanté #Nice en ce jour de fete nationale. #Nice06"
— Binali Yıldırım (@BY) July 15, 2016
European and Asian leaders pay respect to victims of #Nice attack. We stand united against violence and hatred pic.twitter.com/NU0IRhZd7H
— Charles Michel (@eucopresident) July 15, 2016
Our thoughts are with the victims of the tragic events in Nice, their families, and the people of France.
— John Key (@RtHon_JohnKey) July 14, 2016
