"We Have Not Forgotten" This morning, President Obama talked about the tragedy in Newtown, which happened 104 days ago, and brought a room to silence with a simple point: "The entire country was shocked," he said. "And the entire country pledged we would do something about it and that this time would be different. Shame on us if we've forgotten. I haven't forgotten those kids. Shame on us if we've forgotten." He was in the East Room, standing with a group of mothers who … [Read more...]
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Ginger Katz, West Rocks Middle Students speak out – Sandy Hook
Reflections of West Rocks Middle School - Students in Norwalk, CT Sandy Hook Tragedy What a horrible tragedy that happened that day. Everyone is crying for all those innocent kids and adults who passed away. Now there are 26 angels in heaven looking down at us through this hard time. All our best wishes go out to Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT. Reflection Life goes on, but we still grieve. No one will forget about this for a long time. I don't know who would do this or who … [Read more...]
President Obama on the Shooting in Connecticut
President Obama on the Shooting in Connecticut This afternoon, President Obama made a statement from the Briefing Room on the shooting at an elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut. Watch the President's statement on the shooting in Connecticut. President Obama's Remarks Read President Obama's full remarks: This afternoon, I spoke with Governor Malloy and FBI Director Mueller. I offered Governor Malloy my condolences on behalf of the nation, and made it clear he will … [Read more...]