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Emmer, Klobuchar lead Minnesota Delegation in Joint Statement on Politically-Motivated Shooting

DELANO, Minn. — House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) and U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) released the following joint statement alongside the entire Minnesota Congressional Delegation, including U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-Minn.) and U.S. Representatives Brad Finstad (R-Minn.), Angie Craig (D-Minn.), Kelly Morrison (D-Minn.), Betty McCollum (D-Minn.), Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), Michelle Fischbach (R-Minn.), and Pete Stauber (R-Minn.):

 

“Today we speak with one voice to express our outrage, grief, and condemnation of this horrible attack on public servants. There is no place in our democracy for politically-motivated violence. We are praying for John and Yvette’s recovery and we grieve the loss of Melissa and Mark with their family, colleagues, and Minnesotans across the state. We are grateful for law enforcement’s swift response to the situation and continued efforts.”

 

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