President
Bush Shocked, Saddened by Shootings at Virginia Tech
THE PRESIDENT: Our nation is shocked and saddened by the news of the
shootings at Virginia Tech today. The exact total has not yet been
confirmed, but it appears that more than 30 people were killed and
many more were wounded.
I've spoken with Governor Tim Kaine and Virginia Tech President
Charles Steger. I told them that Laura and I and many across our
nation are praying for the victims and their families and all the
members of the university community who have been devastated by this
terrible tragedy. I told them that my administration would do
everything possible to assist with the investigation, and that I
pledged that we would stand ready to help local law enforcement and
the local community in any way we can during this time of sorrow.
Schools should be places of safety and sanctuary and learning. When
that sanctuary is violated, the impact is felt in every American
classroom and every American community.
Today, our nation grieves with those who have lost loved ones at
Virginia Tech. We hold the victims in our hearts, we lift them up in
our prayers, and we ask a loving God to comfort those who are
suffering today.
Thank you.
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