Virginia keeps the welcome mat out, and D.C. doesn’t settle any refugees.

The France’s ambassador to the United States, Gérard Araud, was in attendance alongside White House Chief of Staff Denis McDonough and David O’Sullivan, the ambassador of the European Union to the United States. Ambassador Araud gave a few short remarks and thanked the American people, who he said remain “not just allies, but friends” with France.

“We stand prepared and ready to provide whatever assistance that the government and the people of France need to respond. France is our oldest ally.”