Reaction to Thursday's mass shooting

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Reaction to the deaths

"We are deeply saddened by today’s events." — Gov. Rick Perry

 

"Our dedicated military personnel have sacrificed so much in service to our country, and it sickens me that the men and women of Fort Hood have been subjected to this senseless, random violence." — U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, R-Texas

 

"My heart goes out to the victims of the tragedy that occurred today at Fort Hood, as well as their families."

— U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas

 

"The soldiers and families of Fort Hood have served our nation with distinction and made tremendous sacrifices for all of us, so I am heartbroken to learn that this terrible tragedy has occurred." — U.S. Rep. Chet Edwards, D-Waco

 

"This tragedy is a reminder that every member of our U.S. armed services is prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice for our nation, and in Texas we will do everything we can to continue to support the victims of [Thursday’s] mass shooting, their families and our entire military community." — Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst

 

"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." — President Barack Obama

 

"Jill and I join the president and Michelle in expressing our sympathies to the families of the brave soldiers who fell today. We are all praying for those who were wounded and hoping for their full and speedy recovery. Our thoughts and prayers are also with the entire Fort Hood community as they deal with this senseless tragedy." — Vice President Joe Biden

 

"Families United is deeply saddened by this tragic shooting and loss of life at Fort Hood, Texas. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the fallen, the Fort Hood community, and all military families. Families United is following the developments of this tragedy and working to ensure that the needs of our troops in the community as well as their families are being met." — Families United for Our Troops and Their Mission, the nation’s largest military family organization

— Compiled by staff writer Anna M. Tinsley

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