By — Matthew Lee, Associated Press Matthew Lee, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/kerry-arrives-in-paris-to-show-u-s-support-for-france-after-attacks Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Kerry arrives in Paris to show U.S. support for France after attacks World Nov 16, 2015 2:34 PM EDT PARIS — U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has arrived in Paris to show American solidarity with France after last week’s deadly terror attacks. Kerry landed in the French capital on Monday under unusual security precautions that precluded journalists accompanying with him from reporting his planned visit — believed to be the first such restriction for a secretary of state’s travel to a European capital. State Department spokesman John Kirby said Kerry will meet and thank U.S. Embassy staffers and hold talks with French officials. Kirby said Kerry will reiterate America’s commitment to the strong U.S.-France relationship, express condolences to the victims of the attacks and reiterate the shared resolve to counter violent extremism in France and elsewhere. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Matthew Lee, Associated Press Matthew Lee, Associated Press
PARIS — U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has arrived in Paris to show American solidarity with France after last week’s deadly terror attacks. Kerry landed in the French capital on Monday under unusual security precautions that precluded journalists accompanying with him from reporting his planned visit — believed to be the first such restriction for a secretary of state’s travel to a European capital. State Department spokesman John Kirby said Kerry will meet and thank U.S. Embassy staffers and hold talks with French officials. Kirby said Kerry will reiterate America’s commitment to the strong U.S.-France relationship, express condolences to the victims of the attacks and reiterate the shared resolve to counter violent extremism in France and elsewhere. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now