'Horrific Outburst of Violence'

" Heard. There has been a tragic shooting. At the Fort Hood army base. In Texas. We don't yet know all the details. Of the small. We will share them as we get them. What we do know is that. A number of American soldiers. Have been killed. And even more have been wounded. In a horrific outburst of violence. My immediate. Thoughts and prayers are with the wounded. And with the families. Of the fallen. And -- those who live them. Served at four -- These are men and women who have made the selfless and courageous decision. To risk. And at times give their lives to protect the rest of us on a daily basis. It's difficult enough when we lose. These brave Americans. In battles overseas. It is horrifying. That they should come under fire at an army base on American sort. I've spoken to secretary gates. The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff admiral Mike -- you know continue. To receive a constant stream of updates as new information comes them. We are working with the Pentagon the FBI. The Department of Homeland Security. All to ensure that Fort -- secure. And we will continue to support. C community with the full resources of the federal government. In the meantime I would ask all Americans. To keep the men and women of Fort -- in your thoughts and prayers. We will make sure -- we get answers to every single question. About this. Horrible incident and I want all of you to know that. It as commander in chief. There's no greater honor. But also no greater responsibility for me. -- to make sure that the extraordinary men and women in uniform. Are. Properly care for. And that their safety and security. When they are home it's provided for so we are going to. Stay on this but I hope in the meantime that all of you recognize. Scope of this tragedy and keep everybody in their thoughts and prayers."