CASTRO STATEMENT ON SHOOTING IN COLORADO

San Antonio, TX - Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) released the following statement after yesterday's shooting in Colorado:
 
"I am deeply saddened that yet again our nation has suffered a tragic mass shooting. My prayers are with the victims and their families, and I hope that all those affected can find peace in the wake of such horrible tragedy.
 
"This is not the first time in America that the target of intensely negative rhetoric has become the target of very real violence. For the sake of Americans' safety, we must work to ensure that our dialogue in this country is constructive and not incitement for those who would inflict harm on others and carry out acts of domestic terrorism."?

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