Michael Bennet: “It has been 26 years since the Columbine tragedy.”

“Tonight, these three victims are still recovering and their classmates and teachers and families are still reeling. Every elementary and middle school in the state is wondering whether they might be next. It has been 26 years since the Columbine tragedy. 26 years since two gunmen murdered 13 students and a teacher and left many others physically and mentally wounded for life. Since that day, Jefferson County, Colorado has done what no community should ever have to do.” (01:03–01:09)

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