{"id":34354,"date":"2014-10-22T22:31:19","date_gmt":"2014-10-23T02:31:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dbsjeyaraj.com\/dbsj\/?p=34354"},"modified":"2014-10-22T22:44:13","modified_gmt":"2014-10-23T02:44:13","slug":"grim-reminder-that-canada-is-not-immune-to-these-types-of-attacks-but-we-will-not-be-intimidated-stephen-harper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dbsjeyaraj.com\/dbsj\/?p=34354","title":{"rendered":"“Grim Reminder that Canada is not Immune to these types of Attacks but we will not be Intimidated” – Stephen Harper."},"content":{"rendered":"

(Address to the Nation by Stephen Harper the Prime Minister of Canada in Ottawa)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cMy fellow Canadians<\/strong>, for the second time this week there has been a brutal and violent attack on our soil.<\/p>\n

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PM Harper marks the 100th Anniversaries of the Royal 22e R\u00e9giment and Valcartier Garrison in Quebec – Oct 14, 2014-pic: pm.gc.ca<\/p><\/div>\n

\u201cToday, our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Corporal Nathan Cirillo of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada.<\/p>\n

\u201cCorporal Cirillo was killed today \u2013 murdered in cold blood \u2013 as he provided a ceremonial Honour Guard at Canada\u2019s National War Memorial.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat sacred place that pays tribute to those who gave their lives so that we can live in a free, democratic and safe society.<\/p>\n

\u201cLikewise, our thoughts and prayers remain also with the family and friends of Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent, who was killed earlier this week by an ISIL-inspired terrorist.<\/em>
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\n\u201cTonight we also pray for the speedy recovery of the others injured in these despicable attacks.<\/p>\n

\u201cFellow Canadians, we have also been reminded today of the compassionate and courageous nature of so many Canadians.<\/p>\n

\u201cLike those private citizens and first responders who came to provide aid to Corporal Cirillo as he fought for his life.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd of course the members of our security forces in the RCMP, the City of Ottawa Police, and in Parliament who came quickly, and at great risk to themselves, to assist those of us who were close to the attack.<\/p>\n

\u201cFellow Canadians, in the days to come, we will learn more about the terrorist and any accomplices he may have had.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut this week\u2019s events are a grim reminder that Canada is not immune to the types of attacks we have seen elsewhere around the world.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are also reminded that attacks on our security personnel and our institutions of governance are, by their very nature, attacks on our country.<\/p>\n

\u201cOn our values, on our society, on us, Canadians, as a free and democratic people who embrace human dignity for all.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut let there be no misunderstanding.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe will not be intimidated.<\/p>\n

\u201cCanada will never be intimidated.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cIn fact, this will lead us to strengthen our resolve and redouble our efforts and those of our national security agencies to take all necessary steps to identify and counter threats, and keep Canada safe here at home.<\/p>\n

\u201cJust as it will lead us to strengthen our resolve and redouble our efforts to work with our allies around the world and fight against the terrorist organizations who brutalize those in other countries with the hope of bringing their savagery to our shores.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey will have no safe haven”.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile today has been, without question, a difficult day, I have every confidence that Canadians will pull together with the kind of firm solidarity that has seen our country through many challenges.<\/p>\n

\u201cTogether, we will remain vigilant against those at home or abroad who wish to harm us.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor now, Laureen, Ben, Rachel and I join all Canadians in praying for those touched by today\u2019s attack.<\/p>\n

\u201cMay God bless them, and keep our land glorious and free.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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(Address to the Nation by Stephen Harper the Prime Minister of Canada in Ottawa) \u201cMy fellow Canadians, for the second time this week there has been a brutal and violent attack on our soil. \u201cToday, our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Corporal Nathan Cirillo of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders …<\/p>\n

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