Senate chaplain defends prayer after Nashville shooting: 'There comes a time when action is required.'
to"move beyond thoughts and prayers," told CBS News that he felt compelled to call on them that day because"there comes a time when action is required."
When asked why he felt it necessary to make a statement after this shooting, the chaplain said this particular shooting especially moved him because it took place in a church school. "That does not mean that every child is not precious. That does not mean that every form of education is valid," Black said.
"You know, when a house is on fire, you don't fight with one another. It's time to pull together," Black said .
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