CNN The Lead With Jake Tapper May 23, 2013 20:17:00
Today president obama released a statement reading in part, quote, i condemn in the strongest terms the appalling attack. the united states stands resolute with the united kingdom, our ally and friend, against violent extremism and terror. there can be absolutely no justification for such acts. i want to bring in cnn terrorism analyst paul krukshank live in the neighborhood where this took place in london. as horrific as this attack is why is it considered by the british government to be an act of terror as opposed to a random street crime carried out by a deranged lunatic? >> this was a deepl...