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On the recordJanuary 10, 2026
Any loss of life is a tragedy, and I think all of us can agree that in this situation, it was preventable.
Said by
Kristi Noem
Republican · South Dakota
Source
cnn.com

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Noem's comment on the shooting incident during a news conference.

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