he is not the same person that I dealt with just four years ago, and he’s incapable of even a train of thought

He is not the same person that I dealt with just four years ago, and he's incapable of even a train of thought.

weakness masquerading as strength

He’s a tough guy, why doesn’t he do that? He knows where to find me. But you know what? Lay your hands off four year old girls that are trying to get educated. Lay your hands off these poor people who are just trying to live their lives…

The ability to freely speak out and assemble is a cornerstone of American democracy—and one of our greatest heirlooms as a state and nation.

What an embarrassment. Honestly, … that’s about as small as it gets. How weak.

most important office is office of citizen.

democracy is under assault right before our eyes.

Anyone who puts himself over the Constitution should never be president of the United States.

Protestors to remain peaceful and calm as they exercise their First Amendment right to make their voices heard.

We are not a country that settles our differences at gunpoint.

an act of targeted political violence

Americans don't settle our differences with violence or at gunpoint.

Local law enforcement in Champlin and Brooklyn Park have the full resources of the State of Minnesota behind them. We are monitoring the situation closely and will share more information soon.

This was an act of targeted political violence.

The deaths of Hortman and her husband were a political assassination.

Out of an abundance of caution my Department of Public Safety is recommending that people do not attend any political rallies today in Minnesota until the suspect is apprehended.

Those responsible for this will be held accountable.