Readout of President Obama’s Calls to Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus and the FBI Director James Comey




Today the President called Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus to express his condolences to the families and colleagues of the victims of today’s mass shooting at the Washington Navy Yard.  The President also commended the brave Navy personnel and local law enforcement who worked in concert with federal authorities to respond to this tragedy.

The President has been briefed throughout the day by Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Lisa Monaco and Deputy Chief of Staff Alyssa Mastromonaco about the ongoing situation and he continues to remain in contact with his team.

Readout of President Obama’s Call with FBI Director James Comey

Today the President called FBI Director James Comey to express his gratitude for the quick response of Bureau personnel to this morning’s tragic shooting at the Washington Navy Yard.

The President also received an update on the ongoing investigation, being led by the FBI. The President commended the FBI and all of the federal agencies involved for their close coordination with the local officials during the ongoing response.

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