Press Statement

Hillary Rodham Clinton

Secretary of State

July 22, 2011

The United States strongly condemns today’s attacks in Oslo and Utoya Island. We stand with the people of Norway in this moment of sorrow and offer our deepest sympathies to the families and loved ones of those injured and killed.

The United States condemns all forms of violence against the innocent, wherever it occurs. We will continue to work with the international community to combat violence that threatens peace-loving people everywhere.

The United States will continue to consult closely with our Norwegian partners as the investigation unfolds. We remain ready to support the Norwegian Government as it seeks to bring the perpetrators of this violence to justice.

The United States condemns the despicable acts of violence in Oslo today. The United States has reached out to the Norwegian Government to express our condolences and offer our support. U.S. citizens who require assistance in Norway should contact the U.S. Embassy in Oslo at osloamcit@state.gov or +47 2130-8550 or +47 2244-8550.

President Barack Obama said, “…There has been a bombing in Oslo, Norway, as well as a shooting there. We don’t have information yet, but I wanted to personally extend my condolences to the people of Norway. And it’s a reminder that the entire international community has a stake in preventing this kind of terror from occurring. And so we have to work cooperatively together both on intelligence and in terms of prevention of these kinds of horrible attacks.

“I remember fondly my visit to Oslo and how warmly the people of Norway treated me. And so our hearts go out to them, and we’ll provide any support we can to them as they investigate these occurrences.”

In a press statement, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said, “The United States strongly condemns today’s attacks in Oslo and Utoya Island. We stand with the people of Norway in this moment of sorrow and offer our deepest sympathies to the families and loved ones of those injured and killed. The United States condemns all forms of violence against the innocent, wherever it occurs. We will continue to work with the international community to combat violence that threatens peace-loving people everywhere. The United States will continue to consult closely with our Norwegian partners as the investigation unfolds. We remain ready to support the Norwegian Government as it seeks to bring the perpetrators of this violence to justice.”

Go to travel.state.gov, norway.usembassy.gov, and @USEmbassyOslo for additional information on the situation in Norway.