Statement From House Minority Leader Erpelding and Senate Minority Leader Stennett Following Shooting

 

The following statement was issued by House Minority Leader Mat Erpelding and Senate Minority Leader Michelle Stennett in response to the shooting in Alexandria, VA this morning:

 

“We are horrified by the news out of Virginia this morning that several people, including Representative Steve Scalise and congressional aides, were shot during a Republican baseball practice.  There is no question that this country is divided politically, but acts of violence are never a solution to these problems and should be condemned in no uncertain terms.  We call on all Idahoans to reject these kinds of actions no matter where they happen.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their families and we wish the wounded a speedy recovery.  Although we have many political differences here in Idaho with our Republican colleagues in the House and Senate, we are proud of our ongoing working relationship with them.”