Veronica Escobar: “El Paso is an incredibly resilient community.”

“And I think, what is the message to the rest of the country that this is something that you all continue to face? Thank you so much for asking. You know, the community is doing well. El Paso is an incredibly resilient community. After the August 3rd shooting, I will never forget how at blood banks, people lined up for hours and hours and hours to donate blood, to feel like they were a part of helping save lives.” (25:13–25:16)

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