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House Speaker Paul Ryan and House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA) introduce Representative Steve Stivers (R-OH), Representative Jason Smith (R-MO) and Representative Luke Messer (R-IN) as new members of the House Republican leadership team after November 15, 2016 file photo.
House Speaker Paul Ryan and House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA) introduce Representative Steve Stivers (R-OH), Representative Jason Smith (R-MO) and Representative Luke Messer (R-IN) as new members of the House Republican leadership team after November 15, 2016 file photo.

Members of Congress, President Trump and others reacted Wednesday to the shooting at a Congressional baseball practice that left Republican Representative Steve Scalise and others wounded.

Medstar Washington hospital, where Scalise underwent surgery, gave an update on his condition.

Earlier this afternoon, Speaker of the House Paul Ryan spoke to his colleagues in Congress, saying "We are united in our anguish. An attack on one of us is an attack on all of us."

Ryan: 'We Are One Family'
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Earlier, President Trump sent an update on Scalise's condition, along with prayers, on Twitter:

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Earlier, Rand Paul described the scene:

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WATCH: US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson

Tillerson: 'Stunned By The News' Of Shot Congressman
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Tillerson: 'Stunned By The News' Of Shot Congressman

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WATCH: Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY)

McConnell: 'Quick and Full Recovery' For Those Injured At Shooting
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McConnell: 'Quick and Full Recovery' For Those Injured At Shooting

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WATCH: Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY)

Schumer: 'I Was Absolutely Shaken' By The Shooting
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Schumer: 'I Was Absolutely Shaken' By The Shooting

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WATCH: House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA)

Pelosi Sends 'Thoughts And Prayers' For Scalise
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Pelosi Sends 'Thoughts And Prayers' For Scalise

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WATCH: Congressman Ed Royce (R-CA)

Rep. Royce: ‘This Is A Sad Day For Our Country’
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Rep. Royce: ‘This Is A Sad Day For Our Country’

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WATCH: Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont)

Sanders: 'I Am Sickened By This Despicable Act'
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Sanders: 'I Am Sickened By This Despicable Act'

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