On Dec. 20, the first lady wrote a heartfelt letter to the community of Newtown, Conn. in response to the devastating shooting massacre on Dec. 14. In it, she declares her heartache for the town and how the White House will take steps to prevent another tragedy -- read on for the full letter.
First Lady
Michelle Obama expressed her
deep sympathy and grief for the friends and families of those who lost loved ones in Newtown, Conn. a week after the deadly shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School on Dec. 14.
Her open letter to the community, titled "Holding You in Our Hearts," not only shows her support, but also her promise to protect future towns and children from another unnecessary massacre.
'Holding You in Our Hearts' Full Letter:
"December 20, 2012 Over the past week, we as Americans have been united in our grief as Newtown has laid to rest so many beautiful, innocent children, along with the heroic educators who worked every day to help them achieve their dreams. As a mother of two young daughters, my heart aches for you and your families. Like so many Americans, I wish there were something - anything - I could do or say to
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