Two survivors of the Poway synagogue shooting in California were honored Thursday at the White House by President Trump Donald John TrumpBiden on Trump's refusal to commit to peaceful transfer of power: 'What country are we in?' Romney: 'Unthinkable and unacceptable' to not commit to peaceful transition of power Two Louisville police officers shot amid Breonna Taylor grand jury protests MORE, who thanked the two for their heroics during the attack at a press conference.

Border Patrol agent Jonathan Morales, who was at the synagogue during the shooting and fired at the shooter, striking his car as he fled, told reporters that members of all faiths needed to come together.

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"Whether you call him Mohammad, whether you call him Shiva, whether you call him Yahweh, Hashem, or whatever, we need to be strong," Morales said. "Because that's the only way we're going to defeat evil."

"Do not be afraid to be who you are," he added. "Be proud, and lift yourself up."

Trump called Morales's remarks "beautiful" before the second survivor, Army veteran Oscar Phillips, who assisted Morales in confronting the shooter, told reporters that "brave people" had worked together to end the shooting before more lives were lost.

Army Veteran Oscar Stewart and Border Patrol Agent Jonathan Morales are both members of the Chabad of Poway. They are the heroes who helped disrupt the attack at their synagogue last week. pic.twitter.com/oeDg0Qa3Ac — The White House (@WhiteHouse) May 2, 2019

One person was killed and several others were wounded on Saturday when a gunman, who police say was 19-year-old San Diego resident John Earnest, opened fire on the synagogue during Passover services.

Earnest was later arrested by police after fleeing down the road. Trump thanked law enforcement for their quick response to the shooting at a rally later in the day, while vowing to combat anti-Semitism.

"Today America’s heart is with the victims of the horrific synagogue shooting in Poway, Calif.," he said at the rally.

"Our entire nation mourns the loss of life, prays for the wounded and stands in solidarity with the Jewish community. We forcefully condemn the evil of anti-Semitism and hate, which must be defeated," Trump continued.