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U.S. President Donald Trump called Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in the aftermath of the Quebec City mosque attack on Monday, promising to support Canadian police “in any way necessary,” the White House said.

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Trump passed along condolences for the attack, which killed at least six at the Centre culturel islamique de Quebec on Sunday night. While Trudeau was “extremely appreciative,” White House press secretary Sean Spicer said, he also careful about drawing conclusions on motives behind the shooting.

“The president shared those thoughts,” Spicer said.

Still, Spicer suggested the attack further justified Trump’s approach to national security.

“This is another senseless act of violence that cannot be tolerated,” White House spokesman Sean Spicer said. “It’s a terrible reminder of why we must remain vigilant and why the president is taking steps to be proactive rather than reactive when it comes to our nation’s safety and security.”