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The White House
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release January 22, 2012
Statement by the President on Resignation of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords
Gabby Giffords embodies the very best of what public service should be. Shes universally admired for qualities that transcend party or ideology a dedication to fairness, a willingness to listen to different ideas, and a tireless commitment to the work of perfecting our union. Thats why the people of Arizona chose Gabby to speak and fight and stand up for them. Thats what brought her to a supermarket in Tucson last year so she could carry their hopes and concerns to Washington. And we know it is with the best interests of her constituents in mind that Gabby has made the tough decision to step down from Congress.
Over the last year, Gabby and her husband Mark have taught us the true meaning of hope in the face of despair, determination in the face of incredible odds, and now even after shes come so far Gabby shows us what it means to be selfless as well.
Gabbys cheerful presence will be missed in Washington. But she will remain an inspiration to all whose lives she touched myself included. And Im confident that we havent seen the last of this extraordinary American
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