WASHINGTON - September 28 - Paul Helmke, President of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, issued the following statement:

“Our prayers and good wishes go out to all of the families who went through a painful ordeal today as the hostage standoff developed at Platt Canyon High School. We also offer spiritual support to the survivors of the terrible tragedy at Columbine High School, who I know found themselves reliving bad memories today.

“We must all redouble our efforts to take all necessary steps to make our schools safer for our children. This is a responsibility we all share.”

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