'I Am Sickened': Bernie Sanders Says Alexandria Shooter Was Apparently Campaign Volunteer
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Democratic Sen. Bernie Sanders says the man authorities identified as opening fire on the Republican congressional baseball practice had apparently volunteered on his presidential campaign.
Sanders, of Vermont, says in a statement: "I am sickened by this despicable act."
Violence of any kind is unacceptable in our society and I condemn this action in the strongest possible terms. pic.twitter.com/hyfmmpgXML
— Bernie Sanders (@SenSanders) June 14, 2017
He says that "violence of any kind is unacceptable in our society and I condemn this action in the strongest possible terms."
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He paid tribute to Capitol Police for their response to the shooting, and said his "hopes and prayers" are with House GOP Whip Steve Scalise and others who were wounded.
Sanders challenged Hillary Clinton for the Democratic nomination in the 2016 presidential election.
He adds in his statement that "real change" can only come through nonviolent action.
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