President Obama's Statement On The Resignation Of Gabrielle Giffords

[kpete]

President Obama released the following statement on the resignation of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords:


Gabby Giffords embodies the very best of what public service should be. She’s 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. That’s why the people of Arizona chose Gabby – to speak and fight and stand up for them. That’s 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 she’s come so far – Gabby shows us what it means to be selfless as well.

Gabby’s cheerful presence will be missed in Washington. But she will remain an inspiration to all whose lives she touched – myself included. And I’m confident that we haven’t seen the last of this extraordinary American.

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[nanabugg]

1. Beautiful sentiments for a beautiful person. nt

[JJW]

2. Words!

How about passing affective gun laws so some deranged person can not do this again. And let's set up a help line for anyone who needs mental care.

[Scootaloo]

4. Oh for fuck's sake n/t

[Richardo]

6. I second the "Oh for fuck's sake n/t"

"affective"

[mac56]

8. As above.

[Jester Messiah]

10. So say we all. [nt]

[AtheistCrusader]

7. Loughner was a dependent of his parents, even at his age.

Mom had health care coverage that would have paid for evaluation and treatment of her son. Part of her compensation package in her public sector job.

Pretty sure a help line isn't going to cut it. These people had every opportunity to get their son some care.

[Guy Montag]

3. This is a good response, and I would like to see President Obama

find a role for her in his administration that won't be too demanding, but would help keep her iron in the fire politically.

Gabby is a human treasure, I don't want her to leave the field of political battle forever.

[struggle4progress]

5. Un-locking. Apologies. My error.

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[Uncle Joe]

9. I wish Gabby and her family the best in their edeavors wherever

that may take them.

Thanks for the thread, kpete.