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 built some of the strongest systems in the nation to prepare for and respond to mass shootings at their schools. At Evergreen, Mr. President, teachers acted so quickly that when the shooter tried door after door looking for students and teachers, he couldn't reach a single classroom. (01:33–01:42)
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Asserts that Jefferson County, Colorado, has strong systems for responding to school shootings.
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