Honoring NH's James Foley

Statement

Dear Friends,

Citizens across New Hampshire and the nation - and around the world - were shocked this week by the barbaric murder of Rochester journalist James Foley at the hands of ISIS terrorists.

Our hearts are broken for James' family at this very difficult and sad time. We all recognize and appreciate James' tremendous courage and his extraordinary commitment to reporting from the world's most dangerous places, including Libya and Syria. I hope that we all take a moment to remember how important our journalists are, as well as James Foley's dedication to his profession and his commitment to informing all of us on what was happening on the ground in war-torn countries.

As we mourn James' loss, we also must recognize that his barbaric murder shows the brutality of the ISIS terrorist network, which represents a threat to the people of Iraq and Syria as well as to the United States and our homeland - as has been described by administration officials. ISIS is a ultra-violent terrorist group that must be defeated.

If you're interested in hearing more on this issue, I will be a guest from Nashua this Sunday morning (Aug. 24) on CBS' "Face the Nation," where I'll discuss the latest on the murder of James Foley and the threats we face from ISIS terrorists. The show is scheduled to air at 10:30 AM, but check your local listings.

This week, I was on the road in New Hampshire on my "Conversations With Kelly" tour, which took me from Nashua all the way north to Colebrook (where I enjoyed the annual "Moose Festival!"). The business owners, workers and citizens I've met with have provided me with invaluable input at each of my stops, and I'll make sure their voices are heard in the debate in Washington. Check out below for details on my tour.

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