Minneapolis

Jacob Frey, mayor of Minneapolis:

“Don’t just say this is about thoughts and prayers right now. These kids were literally praying. It was the first week of school. They were in a church. These are kids that should be learning with their friends. They should be playing on the playground. They should be able to go to school or church in peace without the fear or risk of violence, and their parents should have the same kind of assurance.”

And Mary Miller (R, IL-15), who opposes red-flag laws and a ban on assault weapons, and who has received an A rating from the NRA and a score of 100 from the more extreme Gun Owners of America, has asked that her Facebook followers join her in praying for the victims and their families.

[My transcription of the mayor’s words, from the PBS NewsHour.]