text:  A statement from Hawaii Republican Chair Tamara McKay read in part, as a nation, we are better than resorting to violence and it's imperative that we uphold our values. Senator Brian Schatz called the shootings absolutely horrifying, adding that political violence is always unacceptable and that he is praying for everyone's safety. Similar thoughts from Senator Mazie Hirono, adding that she is wishing the former president a full and speedy recovery. Congressman Ed Case wrote that voters, not guns, must decide elections.