French President Francois Hollande says his country should be
prepared for more attacks such as the thwarted assault on a high-speed
train last week.
Hollande said that Friday's incident "could have
degenerated into monstrous carnage without the courage of the
passengers," including three Americans and a Briton who subdued the
gunman.
In a wide-ranging diplomatic speech on Tuesday, Hollande
said his country remains "exposed" to violent extremism and "this
aggression is new proof that we should prepare ourselves for other
assaults."
He didn't elaborate on a specific threat, though France
has been on high alert for attacks all year. Hollande stressed his
commitment to French counterterrorism efforts at home and abroad against
ISIS extremists.
The train incident has highlighted growing difficulties in protecting public spaces from individual attackers.
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
We must prepare for new attacks - Francois Hollande
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