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'Heartbreaking day for LGBT community': How Barack Obama condemned Orlando shooting

'Heartbreaking day for LGBT community': How Barack Obama condemned Orlando shooting

FP Staff June 13, 2016, 16:28:39 IST

In the early hours of Sunday morning, gunman Omar Mateen opened fire on patrons of Pulse — a gay nightclub in Orlando

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In the early hours of Sunday morning, gunman Omar Mateen opened fire on patrons of Pulse — a gay nightclub in Orlando. “This was an act of terror and hate and we will not give into fear,” said President Barack Obama in the aftermath of the attack, condemning the shooting at the nightclub. The shooting left 50 dead and 53 others injured by the time the gunman had been neutralised. Here’s a look at what Obama said in light of the Orlando shooting:

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In the wake of this event, Obama called it the deadliest shooting in American history .

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He also said that the attack on Florida was an attack on all Americans.

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During his eight years in office, Obama has appeared publicly and spoken about mass shootings more than a dozen times.

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This was actually the 14th time Obama has had to speak to the nation to condemn a mass shooting and pay his condolences to the families and friends of victims.

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