Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-22), representing the residents of Parkland and Coral Springs, Florida, issued this statement after today's tragic school shooting at Stoneman Douglas High School:

"Today was a horrible day for Parkland, South Florida, and our nation. We are grateful for our first responders, local, state and federal law enforcement, and especially the teachers and staff who heroically fought to protect their students. We mourn the lives taken, and we will be here as a community for the families and for one another. 

"Here were my thoughts from earlier today: https://youtu.be/veYl6g3kZOk."