OREM, Utah — Amidst the relief that the suspect believed to have killed Charlie Kirk had been arrested, Gov. Spencer Cox shared an often emotional and impassioned plea to tone down the violent rhetoric heard around the country in recent weeks and months.

In comments heard by a national audience, Cox spoke of rising above the current hate that has spread and pursuing the search for what he called moral clarity.

"I think it's important that we, with eyes wide open, understand what's happening in our country today," the governor said.

With his voice breaking, Cox shared how over the previous 48 hours, he was as angry and as sad as he had ever been, but thought of the young people in the country that he believes were Kirk's most beloved followers.

Speaking directly to young Americans, Cox

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