Following the attacks in Belgium this morning, Hillary Clinton said the U.S. must "be absolutely strong and smart and steady in how we respond."
In her first response to the terror attacks that have killed more than 30 and injured more than 170, Clinton also criticized Donald Trump's plan to curb terror in America.
"It's unrealistic to say we're going to completely shut down our borders," she told the "Today" show. "That would stop commerce, for example, and that's not in anybody's interest. But we have to do a better job in coordination with the Europeans in tracking and following anyone how has any connection with terrorist activity or terrorism."
The former secretary of state took a direct swipe at GOP front-runner Trump, who called for the United States to ban any Muslims from entering the country following the terrorist attacks in Paris in December. While Clinton has repeatedly spoken out against shutting down borders, she is a strong proponent of tightening security measures.
"When I was secretary of state, we often had some difficulties with our European friends because they were reluctant to impose the kind of strict standards we were looking for and I know after Paris that has changed," Clinton said, explaining that the U.S. must crack down on its visa system and other databases.
But when asked if Americans should feel afraid because of the attacks, Clinton avoided directly responding to the question and then pointed to the terrorist attacks in San Bernardino, Calif.
"I think we've got to recognize that the threat posed by the modern incarnation of terrorism is one we have to be vigilant against and I know that every American has every reason to be frightened by what they see," Clinton responded. "We cannot let them succeed, so we have to intensify our efforts keep America safe and help our friends and allies to keep them safe as well."
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