Canadian political leaders and Canadians in general were talking about Friday’s attacks in Paris that killed at least 129 people. Here are some quotes:

“The Government of Canada is unwavering in its commitment to protect the safety and security of Canadians, and to defend this nation’s values. We will take all appropriate action to counter terrorist threats to Canada, its citizens, our way of life and our interests around the world,” Statement from Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale.

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“It doesn’t show our resolute support for our allies at a time when we need to stand shoulder to shoulder with them,” Interim Conservative leader Rona Ambrose on the federal government’s intention to withdraw from coalition airstrikes against ISIL.

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“We will show ‘absolute resolve’ by being the only country to withdraw from air strikes against the perpetrators?” — Conservative MP Jason Kenney, on Twitter, commenting on the Canadian government’s intention to go ahead with plans to no longer take part in air strikes against ISIL.

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“Yesterday’s attack was a deadly reminder that there are people in the world who do not share our values and who will stop at nothing in their attempts to impose their twisted, evil ideology through violence, destruction and death. They must be defeated. There truly is no other option.” — statement from Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall.

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“All of us are (struggling) to make sense of the horrific violence today in Paris. For now, we pray and commit ourselves to show goodness to all.” — Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi on Twitter late Friday.

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“The Muslim community in Canada and around the world is shocked and saddened by these attacks. The attackers must be brought to justice and punished.” — statement from Imam Syed Soharwardy, founder of the Islamic Supreme Council of Canada and Muslims Against Terrorism.

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“Regardless what the attackers were shouting at the time of attacks and whatever their names may be we Muslims do not consider them Muslims. The attacks in Paris are in fact attacks on Islam and Muslims too.” — statement from the Islamic Supreme Council of Canada and Muslims Against Terrorism.

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“Fear of refugees who have fled this exact kind of violence in their homeland is not what we need in Canada.” — Journalist and former hostage Amanda Lindout, on Twitter.

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“I am deeply shocked and appalled by these cowardly and heinous acts which cause suffering and trauma. I condemn in the strongest terms these immoral and senseless attacks intended to sow terror across the world. These unacceptable and unjustifiable attacks that happened in the aftermath of those in Beirut remind us of the need to resist together the scourge of terrorism.” — Statement from Michaelle Jean, former governor general.