"I strongly condemn the horrific shooting at the offices of Charlie Hebdo magazine in Paris that has reportedly killed 12 people. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of this terrorist attack and the people of France at this difficult time," Obama said in a statement.
Heavily-armed gunmen shouting Islamist slogans stormed a Paris satirical newspaper office today and shot dead at least 12 people in the deadliest attack in France in four decades.
"France, and the great city of Paris where this outrageous attack took place, offer the world a timeless example that will endure well beyond the hateful vision of these killers," said the US President.
"We are in touch with French officials and I have directed my Administration to provide any assistance needed to help bring these terrorists to justice," Obama said.
The meeting will take stock and review the situation in the aftermath of the terrorist attack in Paris.
"For us to see the kind of cowardly, evil attacks that took place today, I think reinforces once again why it's so important for us to stand in solidarity with them (French people), just as they stand in solidarity with us," Obama said.
Obama is also expected to call the French President.
Obama expressed his deepest sympathies to the people of France for the terrible terrorist attack.
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