Governor Timothy M. Kaine released the following statement regarding today’s shootings at Virginia Tech: “It is difficult to comprehend senseless violence on this scale. “Our prayers are with the families and friends of these victims, and members of the extended Virginia Tech community. “The state is working closely with Tech officials, local law enforcement, and …
Speaker Nancy Pelosi asked for a moment of silence on the House floor this afternoon following the deadly shootings on the campus of Virginia Tech. Below are her remarks: “Mr. Speaker, it is with great sadness that I rise to acknowledge that today our country has been struck by a terrible, terrible tragedy. The death …
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Paul Helmke, President of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, issued the following statement: “Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of the Virginia Tech University community, and to the families of the victims of what appears to be one of the worst mass shootings in American history. “Details are still forthcoming …
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Following the fatal shooting of dozens of students at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg and the wounding of several other people, the national children’s crisis charity KidsPeace, which has a center in Richmond, is issuing expert tips to help schools, parents, and local children cope with the aftereffects of the situation, as well as advice and …
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