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Reaction to fatal RCMP shooting in Moncton

MONCTON, N.B. — Some of the reaction to the killing of three RCMP officers and the wounding of two others Wednesday evening in Moncton, N.B.

MONCTON, N.B. — Some of the reaction to the killing of three RCMP officers and the wounding of two others Wednesday evening in Moncton, N.B.:
“This should obviously remind us that our men and women in law enforcement put their lives on the line every day to serve and protect us as Canadians.” — Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
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“I am shocked and profoundly saddened to learn about the shooting in Moncton last night.  My thoughts are with the family and loved ones of the RCMP officers who lost their lives and those injured in this horrific incident. It is a tragic reminder of the dangers police face as they perform an important public service protecting our communities.” — NDP Leader Tom Mulcair.
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“Never in my darkest dreams did I ever think that we would be facing what we’re facing today in Moncton. Moncton has always been a special community. If this can happen in Moncton, it can happen anywhere.” — Mayor George LeBlanc.
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“My heart goes out to the families of the fallen officers and the wounded officers as well. My heart goes out to the community right now, to the families who are locked down and I can’t imagine the feeling that people are going through.” — New Brunswick Premier David Alward.
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“Those who wear the colours of the RCMP understand the risks of the uniform, but defend our communities time and again with bravery and courage. Today, we remember the sacrifice of these three officers, a tragic loss we all feel. On behalf of all Canadians, we offer our sincerest condolences to their family and friends, as well as wish a speedy recovery to those who were injured.”  — Gov. Gen David Johnston.
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“While the Saint John Police Force and other police services in New Brunswick have our own jurisdictions and often our own unique solutions, in matters of principles and values, we are as one. An attack against members of the Codiac RCMP is an attack against all police in New Brunswick.” — Bruce Connell, deputy chief of the police department in Saint John, N.B.
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“The U.S. mission to Canada stands shoulder to shoulder with our Canadian friends in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police during this trying time. We are grateful for their service.” — Bruce Heyman, U.S. ambassador to Canada.
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“Incidents like these demonstrate the validity of the mounting evidence that none of Canada’s firearms control efforts over the past 50 years have had any effect on preventing violence, or otherwise stopping bad people from carrying out their evil deeds.” — Canada’s National Firearms Association.