CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- One week since the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, local, state and national leaders from both parties are condemning the attack, saying debate — not violence — must remain at the heart of American politics. The murder raised fresh concerns about the rise of political violence across the state and the nation.

“I think I speak for a majority of our fellow Americans when I say we do not attack or commit violence against people because we disagree with their ideas,” said US Vice President JD Vance. “We’re going to keep on debating them in honor of the great Charlie Kirk for as long as I have a microphone.”

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