New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern condemns terrorist act at Christchurch mosque
At at press conference, she said: "We have undoubtedly experienced an attack today that is unprecedented, unlike anything that we have experienced before."We were not chosen for this act of violence because we condone racism, because we are an enclave for extremism. LIVE: PM Jacinda Ardern gives update on Christchurch shootings https://t.co/f6WMsS1Wyo
"We are a proud nation of more than 200 ethnicities, 160 languages. And amongst that diversity we share common values. And the one that we place the currency on right now is our compassion and support for the community of those directly affected by this tragedy."You may have chosen us - we utterly reject and condemn you.
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