SAN ANTONIO – Prominent leaders and well-wishers sent their condolences to the community of the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas on Sunday.
Here's a look at some of their tweets following the deadliest mass shooting in Texas history.
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President Trump first tweeted that he was monitoring the situation from Japan and then later described the shooting as an “act of evil” during remarks to a gathering of both American and Japanese executives.
...Americans do what we do best: we pull together. We join hands. We lock arms and through the tears and the sadness, we stand strong... pic.twitter.com/qkCPgtKGkA
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 6, 2017
May God be w/ the people of Sutherland Springs, Texas. The FBI & law enforcement are on the scene. I am monitoring the situation from Japan.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 5, 2017
Keeping all harmed in Sutherland Springs in our prayers and grateful for our brave first responders on the scene.
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) November 5, 2017
Truly heartbreaking news in #Sutherland Springs. Please say a prayer for First Baptist congregation, first responders & the community there
— Senator John Cornyn (@JohnCornyn) November 5, 2017
Reports out of Texas are devastating. The people of Sutherland Springs need our prayers right now.
— Paul Ryan (@SpeakerRyan) November 5, 2017
Our prayers are with all who were harmed by this evil act. Our thanks to law enforcement for their response. More details from DPS soon. https://t.co/KMCRmOPkiM
— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) November 5, 2017
My heart is with the people of Sutherland Springs. May the injured & the families know America stands with them in this painful time.
— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) November 5, 2017
Prayers for the victims of today's senseless shooting and to their families. This must never become "the new normal." Congress must act.
— Julián Castro (@JulianCastro) November 5, 2017
Such a heart-wrenching tragedy. Prayers for all involved and all left behind in the wake of this madness. https://t.co/Vq1803Uj9W
— Wendy Davis (@wendydavis) November 5, 2017
Devastating to hear of another violent incident in a church, where so many turn for peace. May God bless the victims and their families.
— Senator Hatch Office (@senorrinhatch) November 5, 2017
Praying for the families of Sutherland Springs. A church is the most sacred of places. No words. pic.twitter.com/J4z8LCGHuV
— Archive: Ambassador Nikki Haley (@AmbNikkiHaley) November 5, 2017