April 17, 2007 -- "University officials and law enforcement agencies across the country are investigating the motivation and timeline of this tragic crime. My prayers are with the families and friends of those killed in the Virginia Tech shootings and the law enforcement officers working to learn from this senseless crime.
"Our children, faculty and staff deserve a safe learning environment. My office will continue to work with the governor, school officials and local law enforcement to determine how to improve violence prevention and the safety of Kansas schools."