For Immediate Release

February 15, 2008

Contact: Caroline Ciccone - 202-863-8148

College Democrats of America Statement on Violence at Northern Illinois University

Washington, DC--The College Democrats of America issued the following statement on the shooting yesterday at Northern Illinois University, the fifth school shooting in a week.

"We are deeply saddened by the recent shooting at Northern Illinois University and other schools around the country this week. Schools, colleges and universities should be places of learning, not violence. In this difficult time, our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of these terrible tragedies and their families."

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