Politicians react to Las Vegas massacre, the deadliest mass shooting in modern US history

By Monday morning, it was already the deadliest mass shooting in modern US history.

A gunman, whom police identified as 64-year-old Stephen Paddock of Nevada, opened fire with rifles from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. Police said he aimed down and across the street at concertgoers who were attending the Route 91 Harvest festival, packed with thousands of people.

Authorities found Paddock dead in his hotel room upon arrival.

Heres what politicians are saying Monday:

President Donald Trump:

My warmest condolences and ... @ Donald J. Trump

Republican Sen. Dean Heller of Nevada:

"Nevada families are waking up to the shocking news of the tragic events that occurred last night in Las Vegas. Our communities are all in mourning as we try to understand this senseless massacre on the Strip. I want to thank our first responders for their swift actions and efforts that without a doubt saved numerous lives. I’ve been in contact with the White House and Governor Sandoval, and I will continue to monitor the situation as this horrific event unfolds. Lynne and I are praying for all of the victims and their families who are experiencing immense pain and grave, shocking loss that cannot be measured."

Republican Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas:

"The news of this senseless act of violence in Las Vegas overnight is heartbreaking. Cecelia and I are beyond saddened by the tremendous loss of life. Texas mourns and prays for the victims of this tragedy, and the entire Las Vegas Community, in this time of unimaginable pain."

Democratic National Committee Chair Tom Perez:

"This morning, America woke to news of the worst mass shooting in our history. Our hearts are with the people of Las Vegas and all those affected by this despicable act of terror. In the coming days, we will surely learn of the heroism of ordinary Americans and selfless first responders who risked their lives to save others. We will be reminded that the courage of the American people will always outlast the cruelty of cowards. As Americans, we cannot give in to fear or hatred. We must be united against all those who perpetrate such terror, and do everything we can to ensure that vicious attacks like this become a thing of the past."

Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut:

"Although many details of this mass shooting remain unclear, one thing is certain: yet again, we are watching in horror as another American community is torn apart by the terrible devastation wrought by a gunman. My heart breaks for Las Vegas: the victims, their families, their friends, and their entire community. It has been barely a year since what was previously the largest mass shooting in American history – the deadly attack at Pulse nightclub. In the interim, thousands more have been lost to the daily, ruthless toll of gun violence. Still, Congress refuses to act. I am more than frustrated, I am furious."

Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut:

"My heart goes out to the victims, their families, the first responders, and the entire Las Vegas community. Nowhere but America do horrific large-scale mass shootings happen with this degree of regularity. Last night's massacre may go down as the deadliest in our nation's history, but already this year there have been more mass shootings than days in the year. “This must stop. It is positively infuriating that my colleagues in Congress are so afraid of the gun industry that they pretend there aren't public policy responses to this epidemic. There are, and the thoughts and prayers of politicians are cruelly hollow if they are paired with continued legislative indifference. It's time for Congress to get off its ass and do something."

2016 Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton:

Las Vegas, we are grieving ... @ Hillary Clinton

Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts:

I#emo#m heartsick for the victi... @ Elizabeth Warren

Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia:

Heartbroken by the tragedy ... @ Senator Tim Kaine

Democratic Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey:

My soul aches over Las Vega... @ Cory Booker

Former President Bill Clinton:

Thinking of the victims and... @ Bill Clinton

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau:

Words fail this morning. Th... @ Justin Trudeau

Republican Gov. Brian Sandoval of Nevada:

A tragic & heinous act ... @ Governor Sandoval

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer:

Deeply saddened for the peo... @ Chuck Schumer

Former President Barack Obama:

Michelle & I are prayin... @ Barack Obama

Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York:

Devastated to hear of the h... @ Kirsten Gillibrand

First lady Melania Trump:

My heart and prayers goes o... @ Melania Trump

Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky:

Praying for the victims and... @ Senator Rand Paul

Democratic Sen. Al Franken of Minnesota:

A tragedy occurred in #LasV... @ Sen. Al Franken

Democratic Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania:

Praying for the victims, th... @ Senator Bob Casey

Democratic Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada:

Praying for all those affec... @ Senator Cortez Masto

White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders:

Our thoughts and prayers ar... @ Sarah Sanders

Democratic Sen. Kamala Harris of California:

Our hearts break for the vi... @ Kamala Harris

Republican Gov. John Kasich of Ohio:

Our hearts are heavy for th... @ John Kasich

Republican Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida:

I#emo#m praying for all the vic... @ Marco Rubio

Vice President Mike Pence:

To victims, families & ... @ Vice President Pence

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull:

Australia mourns with Ameri... @ Malcolm Turnbull

2012 Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney:

Ann and I pray for the dead... @ Mitt Romney

White House counselor Kellyanne Conway:

Thoughts and prayers for th... @ Kellyanne Conway

Former Democratic Rep. Gabrielle Giffords of Arizona:

Heartbroken by the scene ou... @ Gabrielle Giffords

Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto:

M#emo#xico condena y lamenta el... @ Enrique Pe#emo#a Nieto

Republican Sen. John McCain of Arizona:

Cindy & I are praying f... @ John McCain

Democratic Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon:

Horrific news. Praying for ... @ Ron Wyden

House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy:

Such a senseless tragedy in... @ Kevin McCarthy

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell:

Keeping #LasVegas in our th... @ Leader McConnell

House Speaker Paul Ryan:

America woke up to heartbre... @ Paul Ryan

Democratic Sen. Martin Heinrich of New Mexico:

I'm sickened by the mass sh... @ Martin Heinrich

Republican Sen. Mike Enzi of Wyoming:

Our thoughts and prayers ar... @ Mike Enzi

Democratic Sen. Maria Cantwell of Washington:

We thank our police officer... @ Sen. Maria Cantwell

Republican Sen. Roy Blunt of Missouri:

Saddened by the tragic loss... @ Senator Roy Blunt

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi:

We will never waver in our ... @ Nancy Pelosi

Republican Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas:

Deeply saddened by the trag... @ Tom Cotton

Republican Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma:

Our prayers are with the vi... @ Sen. James Lankford

Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California:

I#emo#m devastated this morning... @ Sen Dianne Feinstein

Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown of Ohio:

Senseless and heartbreaking... @ Sherrod Brown

Republican Sen. Rob Portman of Ohio:

Senseless and heartbreaking... @ Sherrod Brown

Republican Rep. Steve Scalise of Louisiana:

Jennifer and I are praying ... @ Rep. Steve Scalise

Republican Sen. Jeff Flake of Arizona:

Awful, awful scene in Las V... @ Jeff Flake

Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa:

Praying for the victims + t... @ ChuckGrassley

Politicians react to Las Vegas massacre, the deadliest mass shooting in modern US history

Heres what politicians are saying Monday:

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