WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.), who serves as a member of Senate Republican leadership and as a member of both the defense authorizing and appropriations committees, released the following statement tonight in response to reports of a deadly shooting at Fort Hood, Texas:

“This is a terrible tragedy for all Americans, especially for those who are willing to serve and for their families. Our military bases on American soil should be the safest place possible for our servicemen and women and for their loved ones. It’s hard enough to fight wars with no front lines. We cannot accept that our military bases are not secure for the people and families who sacrifice to protect our country.”