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RARE PHOTOS: Biden stunned outraged and deeply saddened by abe killing statement - The Real Truth

U.S. President Joe Biden signs a book of condolence in memory of Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who was fatally shot while campaigning for a parliamentary election, as Japan's Ambassador to the U.S. Tomita Koji stands by during Biden's visit to the ambassador's residence in Washington, U.S., July 8, 2022. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

President Joe Biden expressed outrage at the fatal shooting of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Friday, calling him a champion of the U.S.-Japan alliance who cared deeply about the Japanese people and democracy.

"I am stunned, outraged, and deeply saddened by the news that my friend Abe Shinzo, former Prime Minister of Japan, was shot and killed while campaigning. This is a tragedy for Japan and for all who knew him," Biden said in a statement.

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