WASHINGTON–U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Monday released the following statement:

“Political violence has no place in America, and we must all condemn what happened at President Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania this weekend. While I am relieved the former president is okay, my heart breaks for the family of Corey Comperatore and all those who experienced this terrifying tragedy. It’s critical we get to the bottom of the breakdown in security to ensure nothing like this ever happens again.

“For a long time, it has felt like the nation is unraveling as our politics have become more and more hostile, zero-sum, and prone to violence. This is a watershed moment, and history will judge how we choose to move forward as a country.

“It’s not too late to save our nation from this spiritual unspooling. We can and should choose each other – choose to build stronger communities, limit means of violence, and elect leaders who are dedicated to healing our wounds.”

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