Tina Kotek: “Having a law is not enough if people do not understand what it requires or how to comply with that.”

I just want us to get to a place in this country where we don't have to be doing those trainings and those protocols.

When we know what the goal is, we will figure out how to pay for it.

And to the community member who heroically intervened to stop further loss of life, your actions carry a heavy emotional burden—and my thoughts are with you.

I want to start by thanking and praising the quick thinking and courage of the Silver Rail Elementary School staff and parents—and the first responders who rushed to the scene.