State Senator Joseph Griffo, R-Rome, released the following statement today concerning this morning’s shooting attack upon a Congressional baseball practice in Virginia:
I am deeply troubled by this morning’s shooting attack upon a Congressional baseball practice in Virginia, and my hopes and prayers for a full and fast recovery are with everyone who was injured today. We all must condemn this act of violence and depravity, and I anxiously await answers to understand why this disturbed individual apparently targeted these representatives of our democracy. Among the victims was House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, a good man whom I had the opportunity of meeting and getting to know several years ago. I found Congressman Scalise to be a very talented and amiable public servant, and I wish him and the other victims all the best in their recovery. I also commend the Capitol Police for their swift action in preventing this attack from escalating any further, and for apprehending the gunman so hopefully he will face justice for his cowardly actions.
