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August 30, 2007
Stations, Virginia Tech officials Thursday afternoon responded to the release of the report of Governor Kaine's Virginia Tech Review Panel, which commented on policies and procedures surrounding the April 16 shootings at the university.
You can see a summary of Virginia Tech President Charles Steger's (STEE-gurr) remarks at http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/story.php?relyear=2007&itemno=490
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Dr. Steger said the Review Panel's report was necessary, but not easy to listen to.
IN: And I would be…
RUNS: 21
OUT: … Mr. Cho.
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Dr. Steger then discussed what happens now that the panel has issues its report:
IN: So what we've got…
RUNS: 22
OUT: … resources to implement.
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Dr. Steger noted a discussion in the report that it was suggested to the killer, Seung Hui Cho, back in high school that he probably should not attend a large college such as Virginia Tech, because he may not fit in well, but he came to the university anyway.
IN: Whether Cho…
RUNS: 17
OUT: … his entire life.
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And Dr. Steger said the panel's findings agreed with Tech investigations that there was absolutely no warning of a mass murder such as the one Cho committed April 16.
IN: I'm not aware…
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OUT: … exceedingly low.
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In the question and answer period, Dr. Steger was asked if he should resign after the release of the panel's report. His brief answer is followed by elaboration by Vice President for University Relations Larry Hincker.
IN: Well my answer…
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OUT: … disastrously wrong thing to do.
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