WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Terri Sewell comments on the horrific terror attack on Istanbul’s Ataturk International Airport Tuesday night:

“I offer my deepest sympathy to the victims of the horrific terror attack on Istanbul’s Ataturk International Airport. Americans stands together with the people of Turkey and share in the sorrows of, yet stand steadfastly by, the families of those who lost loved ones and pray for all those injured in this heinous attack.

“As a member of the Intelligence Committee, our nation’s security is my top priority and incidents like these remind us that we must remain ever vigilant in defeating terrorism and protecting Americans from threats and attacks both domestically and abroad.”

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