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Statement from Governor Dayton on the Attack in Orlando, Florida

6/12/2016 2:38:29 PM

ST. PAUL, MN – Governor Mark Dayton today issued the following statement on the attack in Orlando, Florida.
 
"The horrific act of hatred and terror in Orlando was an unfathomable attack upon all of humanity. Our hearts go out to the innocent victims of that heinous assault. Following the Order by President Obama that all federal flags be flown at half-staff until sunset on June 16, 2016 as a mark of respect for the victims, I hereby order that all flags of the State of Minnesota also be flown at half-staff for that same period of time." 
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