John Rutherford tweeted the following:
"During my 40 years in law enforcement, I worked every day to stop violence before it ever happened and have continued to work with my colleagues in Congress to prevent these acts before they occur."Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from John Rutherford:
"My prayers are with the victims families and friends and the communities of both Parkland and East Lansing."Read on Twitter
"As a former law enforcement officer, and as a father and grandfather, I am heartbroken by the human violence we continue to see across this country."Read on Twitter
"Today, we remember the 17 innocent lives cut short five years ago at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. As we mark this tragic day, we also join the nation in grieving the three students killed just last night at Michigan State University."Read on Twitter