After moment of silence, politicians sing French national anthem to honor attack victims | Mashable

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Members of France’s National Assembly held a moment of silence for the victims of last week's attacks before raising their voices in a show of national unity on Tuesday, joining together in a rendition of the French national anthem in the government chambers. The National Assembly is made up of 577 delegates. The tribute is just one of many following the series of deadly attacks that rattled the country.

The names of the 17 victims — from the shooting at the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo, the shooting of a policewoman in southern Paris, and the standoff at a kosher market — were read out. After the touching tribute, Prime Minister Manuel Valls addressed the assembly, making a clear distinction between the perpetrators of the attack and the Muslim population.

"Yes, France is at war against terrorism, jihadism and radical Islam," said Valls. “France is not at war against a religion, France is not at war against Islam and Muslims.”

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I think one of the most powerful parts of this is the fact that no one asked for them to sing it, they just felt the need too.

creolebastard
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Wow our United States congress would never do this... Respect to all of the French ppl, Viva la France

joshuaparramore
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And THAT is how you should treat a national anthem. Vive la France!

blacksquirrel
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wow this gave me chills. respect from the usa.

TheMiniVader
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If you read a translation of the lyrics, the French National Anthem is all about the French rising to defend the Fatherland from its enemies. So very appropriate for this circumstance.

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Is it me or this is too moving... I dropped a tear... I don't even understand a word except "March On, March On..." It's like they've been through a lot (it's evident in french history) and this simple problem will not ever win over France!!

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Congratulations for your national holiday today France from your friends in Germany :)
its really a pleasure to call your amazing country one our biggest friends today.
Very nice people. Amazing cities and landcape and a history which unites our country.
Wish all french people all the best for the future.

chrisfeik
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Vive la France, one of the world’s most beautiful countries

annefelton
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reminds me of that scene in Casablanca where the Nazis are being really loud and raucous at the bar, so the band starts playing La Marseillaise defiantly and the patrons start singing along with tears in their eyes

jkrfan
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자부심과긍지가엿보인다.
I can see the pride of France.

jjgjivy
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The frenchest thing ever. Powerful gesture.

garyomaany
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powerfull and hurtfull but you will never give in vi la france i feel you pain we fight together, ,,

rokerlad
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Nous souvent  chamaillons, mais cependant nous sommes le deux européen, salutations de l'Italie

donaldduck
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Love from Italy, that is why I love the French

nuclearmoose
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Can you imagine the US Congress ever doing this? I can't, either.

WASA
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You may have bread. This was a heart felt thing only people with sorrow and honor would do.

TheManWithManyNames
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Congratulations for your veterans Day today France
Its very important to honor them
Wish all french people only the best for the future from your friends in Germany <3

chrisfeik
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My bread turned into a crossaint after hearing this.

padmashrishelar
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1:03 Old anthem, yet fits so well today.

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For me is this the most memorable moment from the last decade.

TheMafrand