Eric Adams said "This was a failure of a society that allows 16-year-olds to get so close to shooting up a school and potentially killing classmates and teachers." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordSeptember 18, 2025

This was a failure of a society that allows 16-year-olds to get so close to shooting up a school and potentially killing classmates and teachers.

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Commenting on the societal issues surrounding youth violence and school safety.

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