Monday, 13 June 2016, 10:47 am Press Release: Green Party
13 June 2016
Green Party offers condolences to
families of Orlando shooting victims
The Green Party's
thoughts are with the people of Orlando, as we offer our
sympathy to the families and friends of those who have been
killed and injured in yesterday’s attack.
"We are
thinking about the people who have been caught up in this
attack, and offer our heartfelt sympathies to those still
waiting to hear about loved ones who may have been hurt,"
said Green Party Global Affairs spokesperson Kennedy
Graham.
"Our condolences go out to the families and
friends of those who have been killed and have been injured.
We stand with LGBTQI communities across the world in calling
for love, not hate.
"We are deeply shocked by these
events, and we hope that peace is swiftly restored in
Orlando," said Dr Graham.
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