At least 9 terrorists barged into the Holey Artisan Bakery popular with diplomats and expatriates at around 9:20 pm on Friday and opened fire.
US lawmakers have condemned the the suspected ISIS attack at a restaurant in Bangladesh where several foreigners have been taken hostage, and called for action against the terror group, even as some stressed on the need to remain vigilant in its aftermath.
Senator Dianne Feinstein, ranking member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, tweeted:
Many of her colleagues in the US Senate and House of Representatives used the social media platform to condemn the terrorist attack.
Senator Richard Burr, Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence tweeted:
US President Barack Obama has been briefed by counter-terrorism officials on the terror attack, a White House official said. "Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counter-terrorism Lisa Monaco has briefed the President on the ongoing situation in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The President asked to be kept informed as the situation develop," the official said.
Senator Mark Kirk:
Senator and Co-Chair of the Senate India Caucus, John Corny though, used the terror attack to take a dig at those seeking strict gun control laws in the US.
Republican Congressman Ken Buck:
Congressman Tim Huelskamp sought an effective policy against ISIS. "Another ISIS attack. This time in Bangladesh. Obama, Where Is The Plan?" asked Huelskamp.
GOP lawmaker Mark Meadows:
Congressman Joe Crowley:
Senator Bob Casey:
"Praying for everyone in Bangladesh, including our diplomats," tweeted Senator Thom Tilis, while Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee tweeted: "My sympathy to the people of Bangladesh. Terrorists will not win." Congressman Mike Honda said his heart went out to those affected by the ISIS terrorist attacks.
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