those who think they can terrorize of people of france or the values that they stand for are wrong.j the american people draw strength from the french people's commitment to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. we are reminded in this time of tragedy that the bounds of liberty are not only values that the french people care so deeply about but they are values that we share. those values will indoor far beyond any act of terrorism or the hateful vision of those who perpetrated the crimes of this evening. we will do what ever it takes to work with the french people and with nations around the world to bring these terrorists to justice in to go after any terrorist networks a call after our people. we don't yet know all of the details of what has happened. we have been in contact with french officials to communicate our deepest condolences to the families of those who have been killed. to offer our prayers and thoughts to those who have been wounded. we have offered our support to them, the situation is still unfolding. i have chosen not to call the president at this time because

liberty alongside the people of france and there's no fwretter -- greater symbol of that in our harbor new york new york harbor, than the statue of liberty, which reminds us always of the fry um of of freedom over sub jew gated people. in modern times, france has been a founding member of nato and permanent member of the united nations security council. and we will work together to defeat this enemy as we have together defeated nazism, communism, and now as well, new threat, and we will have the finest intelligent asset that our nations have placed on the ground in countries around the world, we have used our intelligence assets here at home to keep out and prevent those who would harm our people from coming inside our borders. we always worry and keep trying to make the security even better but we have come a long way since 9/11. each american can play an important role by reporting suspect behavior they observe and you can help our law enforcement officials ferret out dangerous elements that could prey upon our own peopl

liberty alongside the people of france there's no fwretter -- greater symbol of that in our harbor new york new york harbor, than the statue of liberty, which reminds us always of the fry um of of freedom over sub jew gated people. in modern times, france has been a founding member of nato and permanent member of the united nations security council. and we will work together to defeat this enemy as we have together defeated nazism, communism, and now as well, new threat, and we will have the finest intelligent asset that our nations have placed on the ground in countries around the world, we have used our intelligence assets here at home to keep out and prevent those who would harm our people from coming inside our borders. we always worry and keep trying to make the security even better but we have come a long way since 9/11. each american can play an important role by reporting suspect behavior they observe and you can help our law enforcement officials ferret out dangerous elements that could prey upon our own people. o

>> well, there are lots of pockets of people from the middle east just about everywhere in france, but particularly near paris and the kind of entegration we see in other countries and the united states, that's not so in france. you have intense pockets of people who are like-minded and -- these are people -- unemployed, many of them. i think unemployment among muslim youth is extremely high. these are pockets of people everywhere in france but particularly around paris. >> thank you so much for weighing in on this. and we'll be back with more reporting on the terror attacks in paris. >>> continuing our special live coverage on the terror attack. thousands of soccer fans gathered at the stade de france to watch a game between germany and france. earlier, report er. >> reporter: early in the game it was very audible in the stadium. i've been a regular paris's big capital club football team and hearing that sound normally, during a game is not something to be alarmed at. it's never as loud as it was this evening and that first bang was followed up relatively quickly by a second and third

people are being held. and a series of blasts had been heard outside. >>> and president obama saying we stand with the people of france. here's president obama a short time ago. >> this is an attack not just on paris or the people of france. this is an attack on all of humanity and the values we share. we stand prepared and ready to provide whatever assistance the people of france need to respond. france is our oldest ally. stand together with them in the fight against terrorism and extremism. timeless values of human progress. those who think they can terrorize the people of france or their values are wrong. >> president obama at the white house a short time ago. i want to bring in jonathan karl. i was struck by the words, we france. we heard those words in january after the "charlie hebdo" attacks. and the president was slated to travel to paris, but this has to rattle leaders both in america and overseas tonight. >> striking how somber the president was. this is a major setback in the fight against terrorism. and comes just as the president was talking about progress in drone strike overnight that took out jihadi j

out of his head. >>> president obama offering support. >> this is an attack not only on the people of france, but an attack on all of humanity, and the universal values that we share. we stand prepared and ready to provide whatever assistance that the government and the people of france need to respond. >>> the attackers are dead 7 of them were suicide bombers. i'm in the newsroom, nicole oliverio, today in new england. >>> at the same time of one the attacks, france was facing germany and you can hear an explosion rocking that stadium. take a listen. [explosion] >>> you see the players there just stopping in their tracks, people then running for their lives, they didn't know what was coming next. 7's dan hausle has more. >> reporter: fans running in a panic leaving a stadium that explosion. earlier the stadium was packed of a soccer match between france and germany when a blast could the venue. so loud it could be heard over the noise of the crowd. the game went on, people and players not realizing what police soon confirmed, that at least one explosion took place at a restaurant near the s

this is an attack cannot just on paris, not just on the people of france, but this is an attack on all of humanity and the universal values we share. we stand prepared and ready to provide whatever assistance the people of france need to respond. france is our oldest ally. french people have stood shoulder to shoulder with the united states time and again. we want to be clear that we stand together with them in a fight against terrorism and extremism. paris represents the timeless values of human progress. those who think they can terrorize the people of france or the values they stand for our wrong. american people draw strength from the french people' s commitment to life, liberty, the pursuit of happiness. we are reminded in this time of tragedy that the bonds are not only values that the french people care so deeply about, but they are values that we share. they are going to endure far beyond any act of terrorism or the hateful vision of those who perpetrated other crimes this evening. we are going to do whatever it takes to work with the french people and with nations around the w

it's an attack not just on the people of france. but this is an attack on all of humanity and the universal values that we share. we stand prepared and ready to provide whatever assistance the government and the people of france need to respond. >> reporter: french police believe all eight tackers are involved are now dead, killed by police or from suicide belts. the search continues for possible accomplices and answers. for some perspective on the global terrorism threat, joining me, abc's chief investigative correspondent brian ross. all the hallmarks of jihadi extremism. the big question on everyone's mind is who's responsible? >> absolutely. we don't know yet but we will know soon. with at least eight suspects dead, authorities now have dna, fingerprints, and faces to match against terror data bases in both france and the u.s. and so far it has all the hallmarks of an isis attack. given the fact that there's some sympathizers in france considered to be french citizens or residents. >> isis known for its campaign. is it isis, al q

those who think they can terrorize the people of france or the values they stand for our wrong. american people draw to the french people's commitment to life, liberty, the pursuit of happiness. we are reminded in this time of tragedy that the bonds of a gala, fraternity, and jerian values are values that we share. and this will go far beyond any hateful act of those who perpetrated the crimes this evening. we are to do whatever it takes to work with the french people and nations around the world to bring this terrorists to justice any terrorist networks that go after our people. we do not yet know all of the details of what has happened. we have been in contact with to communicate our deepest condolences to the families of those killed, to offer our prayers and thoughts .o those who have been wounded we have offered our full support to them. these situation is still unfolding. i have chosen not to call president launched at this -- president hollande at this time because my expectation is he is very busy at the moment. by coincidence i was talking to him earlier today in prepara

this is not just on paris or not just on the people of france but this is an attack on all of humanity and the universal values that we share. we stand prepared and ready to provide whatever assistance that the government and the people of france need to respond. france is our oldest ally. the french people have stood shoulder to shoulder with the united states time and again. we want to be very clear that we stand together with them in the fight against terrorism and extremism. paris itself represents the timeless values of human progress. those who think that they can terrorize the people of france or the values that they stand for are wrong. the american people draw strength from the french people's commitment to life, liberty, pursuit of happiness. we're reminded in this time of tragedy that the bonds of liber they are not only values that the french people care so deeply about, but they are values we share and those values will endure far beyond any act of terrorism or the hateful vision of those who perpetrated the crimes this evening. we're going to do whatever it takes to work

of those people and their ages. as you say, some of them very young. it has been called here in francehe bataclan generation, generation of young people. the average age of those who died was 35. as you said, just ordinary people. these were really indiscriminate attacks, people who were simply sitting at the terrace of a caÉe enjoying a meal or a drink on a friday night, families at a football state um ready to-- stadium ready to watch a football match or, indeed, music lovers who were gathered in that concert hall. this really touched all different groups of french society, also touched as well other nations, 19 other nations among the victims, and people of different religions and social backgrounds. this was really an attack against all sectors, really, of french society which is why it has such deep resonances for everyone here in france >>> indeed. a lot of questions being asked in france over the last two weeks about just where the country goes from here, what kind of country does it want to be in terms of securing the country further and, perhaps, infringing on people's persona

hundreds of people showed up to people of france. all too well the horror of the attack. ed: frank holland talk to the people that turned out today. frank: an emotional showed support for the people of paris after the devastating attacks on friday the 13th. >> i feel bad for the people. frank: matthew and his mother among the hundreds at the vigil, many waving flags, singing and holding signs showing solidarity with the french people. >> it means we are not afraid. we' re united. >> est coeure. which means your heart has been ripped out of you. frank: boston mayor marty walsh there as well. maher walsh: there is a connection with paris because of what happened on marathon monday. we have a lesson to help friends to come back strong. frank: the council general receiving condolences and flowers. those flowers becoming a makeshift memorial in front of a plaque for a french general who revolutionary war. ago. her entire family in paris. much-needed support. >> american people are really support, super friends. that. frank: as part of the national days of mourning the french co

. >> an attack not just on the people of france, but this is an attack on all of humanity and the universal values that we share. we stand prepared and ready to provide whatever assistance that the government and the people of france need, to respond. france is our oldest ally. >> mark: again, the president talking earlier tonight, addressing the nation french president, olan, addressing his nation tonight. of course, the french of our oldest allies and they work together with us on counterterrorism maneuvers all the time. it's interesting to point out we've talked to several terrorism severs experts in our coverage tonight and said this is place that is heavily fortified. when you talk about paris france and the law enforcement there and someone who can speak to that better than i can certainly is chief dan linski, former superintendent chief of the boston police department, now of the linski group. dan, let's talk about what they were dealing with tonight, once this took place. you have this situation unfold, you were down at the boston marathon finish line when the attacks happened there

. >> an attack not just on the people of france, but this is an attack on all of humanity. >> good evening everyone. >> here is the very latest information more than 100 innocent victims were killed. french police believe all of the attackers involved in the still searching, though, for possible accomplices. tonight french president has declared a state of emergency. >> this coordinated violent took place at multiple locations, we have a team of reporters covering the attacks and we begin with valerie castro in our newsroom with the very latest, valerie. >> reporter: police say the deadliest attack was at a concert hall started outside the venue as the targeted near by cafes with machine gunfire and made their way inside the packed venue and outside the city, explosions could be heard near the national soccer stadium. >> during a soccer match between france and germany, the sound of an explosion echoed outside. yet in video from inside, it appears players and fans were unaware of the terror happening around them. once the news spread, people scrambled over stadium seats field. frenzied cro

his condolences to the french people and to offer the support of the united states. >> this is an attack not just on paris. it's an not attack not just on the people of france, but this is an attack on all of humanity and the universal values that we share. we stand prepared and ready to provide whatever assistance the government and people of france need to respond. >> brynn gingras is live outside of the french consulate with that part of the story for us. >> reporter: when it comes to security, communication is key. the nypd is in constant communication with liaison in paris. monitoring these developments as is certainly heightened. remember, unfortunately, the city is always the high terrorist target. after news spread of the terrorist attack in paris, the nypd's eyes turned to the french consulate. here a somber scene as two workers came outside and lowered the country's flag. on the doorstep flowers, most notably a yellow rose. the color signifying optimism, what paris needs right now. this woman couldn't help but be overcome with tears. >> it first hit me and i was angry and sad and now all the lives lost senselessly. >> she it will a candle here. th

those who think that they can terror eyes the people of france or the values they stand for are wrong. >> we are reminded in this time of tragedy that the bonds only values the french people care about but they are values that we share. those values are going to endure far beyond any act of terrorism or the hateful vision of those who perpetrated the crimes this evening. we're going to do whatever it takes to work with the french people and with nations around the world to bring these terrorists to justice and to go after any terrorist networks that go after our people. we don't yet know all the details of what has happened. we have been in contact with french officials to communicate our deepest condolences to the families of those who have been killed, to offer our prayers and thoughts to those who have been wounded. we have offered our full support to them. the situation is still unfolding. i've chosen not to call the french president at this time because my expectation is he's very busy at the moment. i actually by coincidence was talking to him earlier today in preparation for th

this is an attack not just on paris, it's an attack not just on the people of france, but this is an attack on all of humanity and the universal values that we share. the government and the people of france need to respond. france is our oldest ally. the french people have stood shoulder to shoulder with the united states time and again, we want to be very clear that we stand together with them in the fight against terrorism and extremism. paris itself represents the time progress. those who think that they can terrorize the people of france or the values they stand for are wrong. the american people draw strength from the french people people's commitment to life, liberty, pursuit of happiness. we are reminded in this time of tragedy that the bonds of liberty are not only values that the french people care so deeply about but they are values that we share. those values are going to endure far beyond any act of terrorism or the hateful vision of those who perpetrated the crimes this evening. we're going to do whatever it takes to work with the french people and with nations around the

so on behalf of the american people, i want to once again express our deepest condolences to you and all of the people of france for the heinous attacks we're here today to declare that the united states and france stand united in total solidarity to deliver justice to these terrorists and those who sent them and to defend our nations. in that spirit with heavy but strong hearts, i welcome you here today. francois, with your understanding, my statement today will be a little longer than usual. i've been traveling and this is an important moment for our nations and for the world. this barbaric terrorist group, isil or daesh and its murderous ideology, poses serious threat to all of kus. it cannot be tolerated, it must be destroyed and we must do it together. this is the unity of purpose that brings us here today. on your visit here last year you said that the french love america. well, we love the french. sometimes we americans are too shy to say so, but we're not feeling shy today. we americans love france because we dedicate ourselves to the same ideals that all people deserve life, liberty and the pursuit of

was standing with the people of france as the people of france had stood with the united states in the. he said france was our closest ally and we would extend to them any help that they needed in solving this deadly wave of violence. so far, there has been no claim of responsibility for what happened today. basically, this city and the country are in lockdown. authorities closing the borders. some of the french military has also been mobilized in light of what has been the deadliest wave of violence in modern french history. scarlet, cory, back to you. scarlet: thank you. the headlines are staggering. paris metroyou all stations remain closed and three armed attackers are inside the paris theater. the fourth has been killed, according to local paris media. cory: tara, you were talking about the sharing of information. can you talk about how it relates to the difference between human intelligence and signal intelligence, given all the issues around edward snowden and the difficulties the cia has had in syria. tara: when an attack like this happens, they lead up and post back to when an

it is an attack not just on the people of france. but this an attack on all of humanity and the universal values we share. >> during our 6:00 news we spoke to a woman by phone who is from lafayette who was there for a conference. we asked her what it was like. >> it is very quiet. the businesses were shutting quickly. people were running down the streets. it was quite chaotic. when i arrived at my apartment building, there was a bar right next door and people had been let in to our building because it didn't have glass windows. there were probably close to 40 people just standing in the corridor of our building thinking that was a better sheltered area than the bar where there was a big glass window. >> in san francisco, and around the bay area, there has been an outpouring of sympathy and support for the victims in paris and all the people of france. ktvu fox 2 news' paul chambers is live tonight at the french consulate in downtown san francisco. paul? >> reporter: julie, there has been a steady stream of people out here all night sa

it's an attack not just on the people of france, but this is an attack on all of humanity and the universal values that we share. we stand prepared and ready to provide whatever assistance that the government and the people of france need to respond. >> we're starting to get some accounts of what happened. >> there's some horrific accounts of what actually happened inside. >> absolutely. a reporter we've been speaking to was inside the bataclan concert hall when it was under attack. he described what happened in horrifying detail. >> the show was about to end. the band eagles of death metal was playing for almost an hour. and suddenly we heard gunshots coming behind us. i saw two men holding assault rifles, ak-47s, i'm sure of it. they were firing randomly into the crowd. obviously all lied down on the floor to not get hurt. and it was a huge panic. and the terrorist shot at us for, like, 10, 15 minutes. it was a bloodbath. and they shot at us and they reloaded the guns several times, multiple times. and it's actually what i escaped because they reloaded basically. i just waited for the tim

this is an attack not just on paris. people of france, but this is an attack on all of humanity and the universal values that we share. we stand prepared and ready to provide whatever assistance that the government and the people of france need to respond. france is our oldest ally. the french people have stood shoulder to shoulder with the united states time and again. we want to be very clear that we stand together with them in the fight against terrorism and extremism. paris itself represents the timeless values of human progress progress. those who think that they can terrorize the people of france or the values that they stand for are wrong. >> reporter: i do have some information from some eyewitnesses in paris, france, from fox news. eyewitness ben grant said he was in a bar with his wife when the he had seen six or seven bodies on the ground. he told the bbc, i was told people in cars had opened fire on the bar. as i said, the shootings in multiple locations. as many as 100 hostages being held now at a concert hall where a rock band was playing. this happened at a stadium where

. >> this is an attack not just on paris, not just on the people of france. but this is an attack on all of humanity and the universal values we share. those that think they can terrorize the people of france or the values they stand for are wrong. >> president obama at the white house. and this image coming in just moments ago. the french president announcing sweeping new security powers. anyone deemed dangerous can be put under house arrest, and numerous places are closed. and jon karl, this comes just weeks before the president was going on a trip to paris. >> yes, featuring 120 heads of state, and the security for that trip very much in question. and complicating matters, senior u.s. officials, trying to figure out who was behind this attack. certainly, there are suspicions about isis being behind this. but unfortunately, that's not the only terror threat the united states is facing. there's also the continued threat by al qaeda. i was told not to rule out the possibility that this attack was by isis, but could have been a resurgent al qaeda. >> jon karl a

in northwest washington. >> the ptes to stand with france. >> it is an attack not just on the people of france but this is an attack on all of humanity and to universal values that ared and ready to provide whatever assistance that the government and the people of france need to respond. >> the president called france america's oldest ally and in extraordinary partner in fighting terrorism. >> there is a noticeable police presence around the white house tonight. among other things police stations along pennsylvania avenue. they are not letting people cross near the gates to the white house complex. the mayor is coordinating her police response with law enforcement. questions of safety and security here and overseas. >> most major airlines operate nonstop flights every day to france but will those airplanes make the trips now? it is not entirely clear. allison barber is live at >> repry there are a lot of mixed messages in regards to y there to paris. two flights heading to paris left this afternoon and evening. a spokesperson for united told us they are monitoring the situation and planning on

this is an attack not just on paris, it's an attack not just on the people of france, but this is an attack on all of humanity and the universal values that we share. we stand prepared and ready to provide whatever assistance that the government and the people of france need to respond. france's is our oldest ally. the french people have stood shoulder to shoulder with the united states time and again. we want to be very clear that we stand together with them in the fight against terrorism and extremism. paris itself represents the timeless values of human progress. those who think that they can terrorize the people of france, or the values that they stand for are wrong. american people draw strength from the french people's commitment to life, liberty, pursuit of happiness. we are reminded in this time of tragedy. that the bonds of liberte, egalite and fraternity, are not only values that the french people care so deeply about, but they are values that we share and those values are going to endure far beyond any act of terrorism. or the hateful vision of those who perpetrated the cri

heard from president barack obama who said this is an attack not just on paris, not just on the people of france, but this is an attack on all of humanity and the universal values we share. offering help to the french and the french people to do whatever it takes to work with them to bring justice to terrorists. -- to bring the terrorists to justice, i should say. earlier tonight, laura haim of canal plus reported on eyewitness reports from includes the concert hall. >> testimony have just been posted. it's the story of pierre and marie. there were 36 and 22 years old. they were going to the concert because they wanted to have fun one friday evening in paris. they described what happened, and it's probably the first time we are hearing what happened tonight in this bataclan, this famous musical in paris. they're saying that it was in the middle of the concert and the people arrived by the back entrance. and then they began to fire, they began to fire heavily, and it was making a lot of noise. and this couple, like other young people, went to the floor, lie down from the floor and then falling fr

millions have been showing support for the people of france. me of the most famous buildings have been lit up in the colors of the french flag. the extent of the attacks became clear. messages of soldzerity poured in from toronto to san francisco which lit up in blue, white and red to enter the victims. >> paris represents the timeless values of human progress. those who think they can terrorize the people of france or the values they stand for are wrong. >> the worst act of violence in france since the second world war. the worst terrorist attack in europe for a decade. your hars go out to the french people and to all of those who lost loved ones. >> i would like to express my condolences to my counterpart hollande and the french nation on behalf of my country and people. i hope the wounded people will recover soon. angela merkel says her hopes are with the victims. iranian president postponed his trip to europe and called the attacks crimes against humanhum. millions reacted to the news on social media as messages of solidarity continue for th

it's just an incredibly sad day for the people of france. rning, the french president is calling last night's attack an act of war. isis is claiming responsibility for the shootings and explosions that killed at least 127 people. george, you've been following all the developments coming in into the digital operations center and news room in the morning. fill us in. >> the last five minutes since a fews ago, a report from the associated press that one of the bombers in the paris attack was a young frenchman who had been flagged for his ties with islamic extremism, so this idea that possibly some terrorists may have been home grown, very troubling for the french. also, news out of the state department, a spokesman there confirms that americans are among the injured in paris. he did not comment if americans were among those killed. this video shows people who were running for their lives out of a concert hall there after explosions and gunfire last night. that concert hall, one of six venues where attacks happened. the gunmen also targeted cafes

it's an attack not just on the people of france. but this is an attack ton all of humanity and the universal values that we share. we stand prepared and ready to provide whatever assistance that the government and the people of france need to respond. france is our oldest ally. the french people have stood shoulder to shoulder with the united states time and again. we want to be very clear that we stand together with them in a fight against terrorism and extremism. paris itself represents the timeless values of human progress. those who think that they can terrorize the people of france or the values that they stand for are wrong. the american people draw strength from the french people's commitment to life, liberty, pursuit of happiness. we're reminded that the bonds of libertye and paternitye are not only values of the french people care so deeply about but they're values that we share. the values will endure far beyond any act of terrorism or the hateful vision of those who perpetrated the crimes this evening. we're going to do wh

steadfast unwavering support for the people of france, the u.s.' oldest ally and friend and the two leaders pledging together with nations around the world to defeat the scourge of terrorism. and clearly, don, this attack once again on the people of france, but really this president of the u.s. and so many leaders around the world expressing solidarity really feeling this is an attack on all human kind. >> we have been speaking to some americans who are over there this evening. what of a u.s. citizens in paris and overseas, what of their safety? >> thousands of americans work and living and visiting paris, the state department's hot line is being flooded with calls. state department offering a hot line for americans, for family and friends of americans worried about someone. if an american is worried about someone in paris they're being asked to call 1-888-407-4747. those are for the families of americans in paris that are worried they have not heard from them or checked in, worried about their welfare. and americans needing assistance if you are ov

to the people of paris and to all of france. >> in a city that knows all too well about pain and tragedy, the people of boston coming together this sunday to show solidarity with paris. >> people, you know, around the world came together, united as one. you know, we are all boston. and in the midst of this tragedy in paris, we are all paris. >> i would like to ask you for a minute of silence. >> the governor, mayor, and consulate general and the hundreds of people who gather in the common for this moment of silence. many of them carrying french flags and holding flowers. the gathering also provide an opportunity for those from france now living in boston to continue to heal. >> being together, you know, many people gathered together to show support. that feels nice. it really helps. >> for me, being together with the people i know, the people that suffer like me, to have some comfort, you know? it is like a giant big hug. >> the large crowds that walked across the common to the bronze plaque of the french soldier where a make-shift memorial of candles and flowers was set up. the governor

this is an attack not just on paris, it is an attack not just on the people of france, but this is an attack on all of humanity and the universal values that we share. we stand prepared and ready to provide whatever assistance that the government and the people of france need to respond. france is our oldest ally. the french people have stood shoulder to shoulder with the united states time and again. and we want to be very clear that we stand together with them in the fight against terrorism and extremism. paris itself represents the timeless values of human progress. those who think that they could terrorize the people of france for the values they stand for are wrong. the american people draw strength from the french people's commitment to life, liberty, pursuit of happiness. we are reminded in this time of tragedy that the bonds of libertarian and unitarian are not only values that the french people care so deeply about but they are values that we share and those values will endure far beyond any act of terrorism or the hateful vision of those who perpetrated the crimes this eveni

so on behalf of the american people i want to once again express our deepest condolences to you and all the people of france for the heinous attacks that took place in paris. we are here today to declare that the united states and france stand united in total solidarity to deliver justice to these terrorists and those that sent them. and to defend our nations. in that spirit with heavy but strong hearts, i welcome you here today.y than usual. i've been traveling. and, this is an i welcome you here today and a heavy day for our nations and for the world. this barbaric terrorist group, isol in its ideology poses a serious threat to all of us, it cannot be tolerated and it must be destroyed and we must do it together. it's it's unity of purpose that brings us here today. on the visit here last year you said that the french love america and we love the french. and sometimes we americans are too shy to say so but we are not feeling shy today. we americans love france because we dedicate ourselves to the same ideals that all people deserve life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. france is our oldest ally, you

obama offering support . >>> this is an attack not just on paris, it's an attack not just on the people of france but this is an attack on all of humanity and the universal values that we share. we stand prepared and ready to provide whatever assistance that the government and people of france need to respond. once again paris police say tonight all of the aers are believed to be dead as investigators now try to figure out who is behind it. in the newsroom, ryan schulteis, 7 news . >> anchor: these stories coming from the people who made it out of the paris concert hall after at the orist stormed in are stories we turn it over to tim caputo. >> reporter: it was a sold out show. hundreds of people packed into the venue when attackers got inside. they first randomly shot into the crowd then executed hostages one at a time. those who went to the show at the popular concert hall say it was packed inside. maybe 1,000 people there to see the california rock band eagles of death metal. this is a picture of the stage before the attack. witnesses say near the end of the show two gunmen entered from the ba

so on behalf of the american people, i want to once again express our deepest condolences to you, and all of the people of france, for the heinous attacks that took place in paris. we're here today to declare that the united states and france stanunited. in total solidarity. to deliver justice to the terrorists and those who sent them. and to defend our nations. in that spirit, with heavy but strong hearts, i welcome you here today. francois, with your understanding, my statement today will be a little longer today than usual. i've been traveling. and, this is an important moment for hour nations and the world. this barbaric terrorist group, isil or dash, in its murderous ideology pose a serious threat to all of us. it must be destroyed. we must do it together. this is the unity of purpose that brings us here today. on your visit here last year, you said that the french love america. now we love the french. sometimes, we americans are too shy to say so. but we're not feeling shy today. the americans love france because we dedicate ourselves to the same ideals. that all people deserve life, liberty, and the pursu

so on behalf of the american people, i want to once again express our deepest condolences to you and all of the people of france for the heinous attacks that took place in paris. we're here today to declare that the united states and france stand united in total solidarity to deliver justice to these terrorists and those who sent them and to defend our nations. in that spirit with heavy but strong hearts, i welcome you here today. francois, with your understanding, my statement today will be a little longer than usual. i've been traveling and this is an important moment for our nations and for the world. this barbaric terrorist group, isil or daesh and its murderous ideology, poses serious threat to all of kñus. it cannot be tolerated, it must be destroyed and we must do it together. this is the unity of purpose that brings us here today. on your visit here last year you said that the french love america. well, we love the french. sometimes we americans are too shy to say so, but we're not feeling shy today. we americans love france because we dedicate ourselves to the same ideals that all people deserve life,

so on behalf of the american people, i want to once again express our deepest condolences to you and all of the people of france for the heinous attacks that took place in paris. we're here today to declare that the united states and france stand united, in total solidarity, to deliver justice to these terrorists and those that sent them, and to defend our nations. in that spirit, with heavy but strong hearts, i welcome you here today. francois with your understanding, my statement today will be a little longer than usual. i have been traveling, and this is an important moment for our nations and for the world. this barbaric terrorist group, isil or daesh, and its murdererous ideology must be destroyed. and we must do it together. this is the unity of purpose that brings us here today. on your visit here last year, you said that the french love america. we love the french. sometimes we americans are too shy to say so, but we're not feeling shy today. we americans love france because we dedicate ourselves to the same ideals, that all people deserve life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. france is our oldes