Presidential Statement On Devastating Pakistan Plane Crash

The White House just released the following statement from President Barack Obama regarding a plane crash in Pakistan early this morning that killed all 152 people aboard, including two Americans:

“I extend my deepest condolences to the families and friends of all who died in today’s tragic crash of Air Blue flight ED202 near Islamabad. Among those who were lost were two American citizens. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of those touched by this horrible accident.  The American people stand with the people of Pakistan in this moment of tragedy.”