Hassan: 'Our Hearts Are Heavy This Morning'

Gov. Maggie Hassan said New Hampshire stands ready to help Massachusetts public safety officials with anything they need the day after two bombs exploded near the Boston Marathon finish line.

Hassan also told Portsmouth business leaders the state needs to be on guard against any potential threats as the investigation into the Boston bombings continues.

"I can tell you New Hampshire has obviously increased its safety efforts over the last few hours," Hassan told members of the Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce at the Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel on Tuesday morning. “We are encouraging all citizens, if you see something, say something."

Hassan said she is grateful that none of New Hampshire's citizens who participated in the 117th Boston Marathon were injured or killed in the bombings that killed three people, including an 8-year-old boy, and injured more than 170 others.

“I know that our hearts are heavy this morning,” Hassan said. "We will come together as we always do and as long as we remember to be kind to each other, stick together, and look our for each other, and remember why we are the strongest and best state in the country and the world, then I know we will do just fine and overcome this.”

Doug Bates, president of the Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce, called for a moment of silence before Hassan spoke to remember the victims of the bombings.

What follows is a video of the governor's remarks concerning the Boston Marathon bombings.