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Georgia politicians react to Brussels attacks

After attacks in Brussels, a candle wrapped in a ribbon in the colors of the Belgium national flag and flowers are placed on a table inside the Belgium Embassy in Berlin, Germany, Tuesday, March 22, 2016. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)

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After attacks in Brussels, a candle wrapped in a ribbon in the colors of the Belgium national flag and flowers are placed on a table inside the Belgium Embassy in Berlin, Germany, Tuesday, March 22, 2016. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)
By Erica Hernandez
March 22, 2016

Georgia elected officials took to Twitter Tuesday morning to react to breaking news out of Belgium.

Bombs exploded at the Brussels airport and one of the city's metro stations Tuesday, killing at least 31 people and wounding dozens.

Many offered prayers for the victims of the attacks.  Some offered prayers and made calls to respond to the terrorist attacks.

U.S. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland, R-Coweta County, made a series of tweets commenting on the attacks.

The House observed a moment of silence at the start of Tuesday's session to to pay respect to the victims of the Brussels attacks.

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