In a statement to the press after the two explosions that rocked Boston, US President Barack Obama said that those guilty will feel full weight of justice .
Reacting strongly to the incidents of explosions that rocked Boston, US President Barack Obama has affirmed that his administration will find out the perpetrators and hold them accountable for the act.
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A policeman at the Boston Marathon site that was rocked by two explosions (Pic - AFP)
The president, however, sought to refrain from jumping into any conclusion about the nature of the explosions. "We still do not know who did this and why. And people shouldn't jump to conclusions before we have all the facts. But make no mistake, we will get to the bottom of this," Obama said in an statement, some three hours after the blasts.
"We will find out who did this (and) why they did this. Any responsible individuals, any responsible groups will feel the full weight of justice," a grim but determined-looking Obama said in his White House statement to the press.
US President Barack Obama
The president said he has spoken to the Boston Mayor and the Massachusetts Governor soon after he was notified and briefed about the happenings by his national security team.
"You should anticipate that as we get more information, our teams will provide you briefings. We're still in the investigation stage at this point. But I just want to reiterate we will find out who did this and we will hold them accountable," the US president said.
Obama said he and his administration are continuing to monitor and respond to the situation as it unfolds. "I've directed the full resources of the federal government to help state and local authorities protect our people, increase security around the US as necessary, and investigate what happened," he said.
The President said he has spoken to the FBI Director and Secretary of Homeland Security, besides other top officials of his national security team. u00a0
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