U.S. Senator John McCain today issued the following statement on the Virginia Tech anniversary:

"On this day, Cindy and I join with all the students, faculty, friends and family of the Virginia Tech community in remembering those who were taken from this life too early. Even after a year, the tragic events at Virginia Tech remain inconceivable. Words cannot describe the sadness that affected all Americans on that day and ever since. As parents ourselves, Cindy and I would like to extend our prayers to all those remembering the loss of a loved one today."

U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton issued the following statement:

"On this deeply tragic anniversary, my thoughts are with the families and friends mourning the absence of loved ones who lost their lives in the devastating shooting that took place one year ago at Virginia Tech. As we mark this milestone, let us keep in our prayers the victims and their families, and let us work to build a nation in which all of our children are safe and loved."

U.S. Senator Barak Obama released this statement:

"One year after the tragedy at Virginia Tech, families are still mourning, and our nation is still healing. As Americans gather today in vigils and 'lie-ins' - or pray silently alone - our thoughts are with those whose lives were forever changed by the shootings. But one year later, it’s also time to reflect on how violence - whether on campuses like Virginia Tech and Northern Illinois University or on the streets of Chicago and cities across this nation - can be prevented. Clearly, our state and federal governments have to strengthen some laws and do a better job enforcing others. But we all have a responsibility to do what we can in our own lives and communities to end this kind of senseless violence. That is still our task one year later, and it will be our ongoing task in the years to come."

Virginia Senator Jim Webb released this statement:

"A year ago today, a great tragedy shook the campus of Virginia Tech. I want to take a moment to commend the strength of the parents, spouses, family members and friends of those 32 students and faculty who were taken from us at that time. I would also like to express my continuing admiration for the Blacksburg community and the students of Virginia Tech, who have shown grace, humanity and resilience in the wake of such tragedy."

Former Governor Mark Warner released this statement:

"Today, we remember the students and faculty members at Virginia Tech who were killed or injured on April 16, 2007. We pray for the continued healing of family and friends, and we stand in solidarity with the Hokie Nation as we move forward together."

Virginia Attorney General Bob McDonnell Release

“Our prayers for the victims, and their families, continue today. One year later, the memories of the tragedy are never far away. We also reflect on the courage and the community that were evident from the first moments. We saw courage and community in the heroism of students and professors sacrificing themselves for others. We saw courage and community in the brave police officers running into Norris Hall with no regard for their personal safety. We saw courage and community in the condolences and prayers that poured in from across the world.”

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