Rep. Tom Sexton’s Statement on this Weekend's Tragic Events
St. Paul, MN – Rep. Tom Sexton (R – Waseca) released the following statement:
"I am horrified by the evil attack that took place this weekend, and heartbroken beyond words by the loss of Speaker-Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark.
Melissa was a mother, daughter, wife, friend, and public servant and my heart breaks for so many with this unthinkable act of violence. As a legislator, she served with grace, class, and a deep commitment to working across the aisle.
My prayers are also with Senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette as they recover from this horrific attack.
I condemn in the strongest possible terms the violence that took Melissa and Mark from us. Political violence is abhorrent and unacceptable. I urge every Minnesotan to reject it unequivocally. My prayers are also with the men and women in law enforcement who are working to bring the perpetrator to justice.
There is no place for political violence in our state or our nation.
The arrest of this suspect marks the end of a dark and painful period for our state. I’m grateful he was taken into custody alive so that justice can be served through the courts. I want to recognize and thank the local, state, and federal law enforcement officers who worked day and night to ensure this individual is brought to justice."
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