Rep. Kind Calls for Integrated Counterterrorism Task Force in Wake of Terrorist Attacks in Brussels

Following the horrific attacks in Brussels this morning U.S. Rep. Ron Kind released the below statement calling for the EU to create an integrated counterterrorism task force:

“My thoughts and prayers are with the people of Brussels. Today reminded everyone that the threat from terrorism is global and will require a global response. As former chair of the US-EU Caucus, I am calling on the European Union to develop an integrated counterterrorism task force composed of all European nations.”

“As we continue to operate in a world faced with increasing terrorist threats we need greater cooperation in sharing counterterrorism intelligence so we can identify and prevent terrorist plots before they are carried out. Additionally, we must look at ways to embed US intelligence officials in key areas around the world. The more our intelligence agencies and our allies are on the same page and working together, the safer we will be.”