re: President says we should be vigilant

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Obama told reporters Wednesday afternoon that he offered his condolences on behalf of Americans to the family of the soldier killed and to all Canadians.

"Obviously the situation there is tragic," Obama said, referring to the hit-and-run incident that killed another soldier, Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent, on Monday and to the shooting today.

'We are going to do everything we can to make sure we are standing side-by-side with Canada during this difficult time, '
- U.S. President Barack Obama
Obama said that while there are unanswered questions about the motive and who carried out the attack, "it emphasizes the degree to which we have to remain vigilant when it comes to dealing with these kinds of senseless acts of violence, or terrorism."

The U.S. president said he pledged in his call with Harper to make sure that national security teams in both countries are working closely together, saying Canada is not only an ally of the U.S. but a friend and neighbour.

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