Obama: Horrific outburst of violence

In Washington, US President Barack Obama calls the shootings "a horrific outburst of violence" and expressed his condolences to the victims.

Barack Obama, US President, said, "My immediate thoughts and prayers are with the wounded and with the families of the fallen, and with those who live and serve at Fort Hood. These are men and women who have made the selfless and courageous decision to risk and at times give their lives to protect the rest of us on a daily basis. It's difficult enough when we lose these brave Americans in battles overseas. It is horrifying that they should come under fire at an Army base on American soil."