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Obama stands against the "terrible outrage" in Kenya

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STORY: U.S. President Barack Obama on Monday called the attack in a Nairobi mall a "terrible outrage" and said the United States would provide law enforcement support to Kenya.

Obama, whose father was from Kenya, said he had spoken to Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta. The United States would work with Africa and nations around the world to dismantle networks that cause such violence, he said.

"I want to express personally my condolences not only to President Kenyatta, who lost some family members in the attack, but to the Kenyan people," Obama told reporters.

"We stand with them against this terrible outrage that's occurred. We will provide them with whatever law enforcement support that is necessary. And we are confident that Kenya will continue to be a pillar of stability in Eastern Africa."

Obama made his remarks during a meeting with Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan in New York. Both men are in town for the UN Gener

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