Macron says there was a terror attack in Paris

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Tonight, the Nation is in mourning following the terrorist attack that struck Trappes and La Verrière. We are confronted with an act of extreme gravity, and one that, by its proven racist nature, marks a turning point for our country. Mr. Pengo Bossio Wangi lost his life. Five other people are in absolute emergency, including a little girl who is fighting for her survival. We think of each and every one of them, of their loved ones, of their families. We owe them the support, affection, and solidarity of the entire Nation. What happened today compels us. Tonight, I have reiterated the Nation's support for all the victims and their families. I have also reaffirmed our absolute determination to continue the fight against racism, in all its forms. I also want to recall an essential truth and avoid any controversy: in recent years, our country has experienced attacks that targeted Christians because they were Christians and Jews because they were Jews. None of these victims must be forgotten. No pain must be ranked above another. And I want nothing tonight to add to the grief of the families, to the sorrow of the country, or to the nation's solemn reflection. Our fight is one of universalism, of the Republic, of our unity and our cohesion. There is nothing more important tonight. A united France that mourns its children, that stands by the victims and their loved ones. A France that combats racism, antisemitism, and all forms of hatred and persecution based on religion or skin color. This is the France we must defend. It is for its unity, for the safety of each and every one, and for the values that bring us together that I will fight to the end.

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