BINGHAMTON, N.Y. --Senators Schumer and Gillibrand offered their condolences to the victims and their families on Tuesday. They also commended local leaders and emergency personnel and offered whatever assistance they could from the federal government.

"Senator Schumer and I are here for you, we're here for community leaders, we're here for families and for the organizations that will do the hard work of healing in the weeks and months to come," said Senator Gillibrand.

Senators Gillibrand and Schumer said they'll do whatever they can to help Binghamton with the full force of the government. Both shocked after viewing the gruesome crime scene.

"We visited the scene of this tragedy and it is so frightening to see that small little room with no place to run or hide, where they were shot," Senator Schumer said.

Senator Schumer compared this experience to his time after 9-11 and also offered his perspective on the global frame the shootings have placed Binghamton in.

"I think the world has seen two things as it has focused on Binghamton: First the tragedy. But second, what this community is all about," Schumer said.

Some have questioned why it took the Senators around four days to appear on the ground in Binghamton, but Mayor Matt Ryan says he was pleased with their response so far.

"I think they've done a great job and we'll continue to see an influx of help to our community," said Mayor Ryan.

Senator Gillibrand also received some pointed questions about her sometimes controversial gun control stance and how this tragedy might shift her views.

"I certainly will never support gun violence and we'll do whatever we can to take guns out of the hands of criminals and those that would do harm to others," Gillibrand said.

But in the end, the focus was mostly on the victims and their suffering.

"When you read about the husband who did everything to shield his wife from the gunman, your heart just goes out to them," Gillibrand said.

"They came from every corner of the globe, but they had one thing in common: They wanted to be Americans," Schumer said.

A tough tragedy to deal with for everyone, clearly. The senators are encouraging families to reach out to the victim's assistance fund and said they'll do what they can to help the ACA reopen. They're also helping families overseas with expedited visas so they can attend funerals.