At the 7:00a.m. press conference following the Lauer Interview, President Steger made this announcement:  “Thank you. Well, as you know, we are continuing to work to try to comprehend and understand the terrible tragedy that occurred on the campus yesterday.  We send out thoughts and prayers to the families and friends of our students, and we must begin to work through the process of providing assistance to them.  It is very difficult for me to express how we feel about what has occurred on campus,  but I want to assure you that we’re doing everything possible to move forward.  We’re here this morning to provide you with the latest information involving the tragedy. . . .  [As] many of you . . . approach some of these families, please keep in mind the terrible tragedy that they’re experiencing."[47]