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John Rice Carter: Yes, this is a real tragedy. I mean, after the 2009 shooting, this incredible military family of Fort Hood is going…

On the recordApril 1, 2014
Yes, this is a real tragedy. I mean, after the 2009 shooting, this incredible military family of Fort Hood is going through another real disaster.
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John Rice Carter
Republican · Georgia

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Congressman John Carter expresses his condolences and describes the situation at Fort Hood as a tragedy.

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