Presidential Candidates Respond To Brussels Terror Attacks
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MIAMI (CBSMiami) -- Presidential candidates from both parties responded to the terror attacks in Brussels.
Several pointed to the attacks as a reason to focus on America's fight against Islamic Extremism, after ISIS claimed responsibility for the deadly attacks.
Republican front-runner Donald Trump warned the attacks in Brussels, which killed more than 30 people, are just the beginning.
He tweeted, "Do you all remember how beautiful and safe a place Brussels was. Not anymore, it is from a different world! US must be vigilant and smart!"
Senator Ted Cruz addressed media in Washington, DC.
"Today's attacks in Brussels underscores that this is a war. This is not an isolated incident. This is not a lone wolf," Cruz said. "This is a war with radical Islamic terrorism. ISIS has declared jihad on Europe and on the United States of America. They have declared their intention to murder as many innocents as possible."
In a statement, Republican candidate Gov. John Kasich said in part, "We and our allies must rededicate ourselves to these values of freedom and human rights. We must utterly reject the use of deadly acts of terror."
On the Democratic said, Hillary Clinton spoke on CBS This Morning.
The former Secretary of State said more needs to be done to prevent this type of violence.
She said, the attacks are a "continuing reminder of how sophisticated the terrorists are."
"These terrorists seek to undermine the democratic values that are the foundation of our alliance and our way of life, but they will never succeed. Today's attacks will only strengthen our resolve to stand together as allies and defeat terrorism and radical jihadism around the world," she said in a statement released by her campaign.
Senator Bernie Sanders was the last of the candidates to respond to the terror attacks.
He tweeted, "We offer our deepest condolences to the families who lost loved ones in this barbaric attack and to the people of Brussels."
The November attacks in Paris also played a role on the campaign trail, with the push for security taking precedence in the race.
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