The Fort Hood Shootings

The Fort Hood Shootings
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Horrific Outburst of Violence
Specialist Chad Rings, left, and Specialist David Straub wait to enter Fort Hood near the main entrance to the base. President Barack Obama described the shootings as "a horrific outburst of violence," adding, "It is difficult enough when we lose these brave men and women abroad, but it is horrifying that they should come under fire at an army base on U.S. soil."

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