Obama said during his remarks that he'd spoken with governors and mayors in the two states, and assured them the federal government was working diligently to find those responsible for the crimes. He said the FBI and local law enforcement agencies were working "smartly" to locate a culprit.
"Folks around here, you know, they don't get scared. They are tough, they are resilient, they go about their business every single day. And that kind of toughness and resoluteness and a recognition that neither individuals nor organizations like ISIL can ultimately undermine our way of life," Obama said. "That's the kind of strength that makes me so proud to be an American."
He continued, "By showing those who want to do us harm that they will never beat us, by showing the entire world that as Americans we do not and never will give in to fear: that's going to be the most important ingredient in us defeating those who would carry out terrorist acts against us."