Graves Statement on Boston Marathon Bombing

WASHINGTON, D.C. –U.S. Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) issued the following statement regarding the two explosions that occurred in Boston, Massachusetts near the finish line of the Boston Marathon today:

"My thoughts and prayers are with those affected by today's tragic events in Boston. There were many people there from the Kansas City area and Northern Missouri to both participate in and watch the marathon, and I hope that they are all safe. We stand united as Americans, and remember those who were killed or injured in what appear to be cowardly acts of terror."