WJC President Ronald S. Lauder condemns ‘senseless’ terror that killed eight in New York

WJC News Update – WJC President Ronald S. Lauder condemns ‘senseless’ terror that killed eight in New York

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Small blog rsl WJC President Ronald S. Lauder condemns ‘senseless’ terror that killed eight in New York“We stand in solidarity with the people of New York, and trust that the city’s authorities will remain vigilant and do everything possible to prevent future threats of this kind.”
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