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@GabbyGiffords

Proudly served Arizona's 8th District in the United States Congress 2007-2012. Co-founded . Married to .

Tucson, Arizona
Joined June 2009

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    Our democracy is a beacon around the world because we affect change through voting—not violence. That’s as true now as when I spoke to & in 2010. On November 6, we must stand up to hateful rhetoric. Please make a plan to vote.

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    For six long years since the shooting at Sandy Hook, Democrats on have fought to take action to address gun violence. And with our new majority, we will finally take decisive action to help save lives.

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    Jan 1

    Jazmine Barnes. Seven. A little girl, her small body shattered by gunfire. Her murderer will be found. Justice will also include us interrogating, challenging and transforming the climate and culture which created the murderer.

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  4. I’m thrilled to join and next week in Washington to introduce a bipartisan universal background checks bill. Americans have spoken. It’s time to address our gun violence epidemic, and this new Congress will not sit silent.

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  5. A record number of women were sworn in yesterday, including Muslim and Native American women for the first time. If you’re looking for hope and inspiration this year, turn your attention to the .

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  6. 12 years ago, I was sworn in as a freshman member of Congress. My office didn’t belong to me, but to everyone in my district. I know the new members feel the same way. They can’t wait to get to work for their constituents—and this time gun safety is at the top of that list.

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  7. . leads with grace and grit. As a friend, she's always been there for me. As a proponent of gun violence prevention, she is without equal. Congratulations, Madam Speaker.

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    Jan 2

    23 years ago, from a refugee camp in Kenya, my father and I arrived at an airport in Washington DC. Today, we return to that same airport on the eve of my swearing in as the first Somali-American in Congress. 🙏🏾

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    Jan 1

    Texas county swears in 17 black female judges after historic midterm election

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  10. Today, we are proud to stand together with medical and public health professionals to say that saving lives is never a partisan issue. Our new effort will make clear that we must give CDC the money to dig into America’s gun violence epidemic.

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    There’s new CDC data out about gun deaths in America. Last year saw the most gun deaths in 40 years, nearly 40,000 people. What is wrong with us? This is not a problem we should have at all, let alone one that’s getting worse.

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  12. They were children. It was unspeakable. And then our leaders did nothing—so we all stood up. Today marks 6 years since the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary. No matter how many years pass, my heart breaks. No matter how many years pass, my life will remain devoted to this cause.

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    I’m a veteran trained in firearms, a former federal prosecutor, and a mother of four – so today I’m proud to announce my membership of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force. The House’s years of inaction, delay, and avoidance will soon come to an end, and not soon enough.

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    11 Dec 2018

    In her first public statement since September, Dr. Christine Blasey Ford presents Sports Illustrated’s Inspiration of the Year Award to Rachael Denhollander

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  15. Everyone deserves affordable healthcare. Do your friends and family need to ? Tell them to sign up at by December 15. Most people can find insurance plans for $50-100 a month plus extra help covering costs.

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    Our staff is among those honored as 's Person of the Year.

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  17. Journalists are defenders of truth around the world. If it wasn’t for their work, we’d be left in the dark. A powerful choice by for Person of the Year.

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  18. This is unacceptable. The number of deaths from shootings keeps rising while those in Washington refuse to even debate policies we know save lives. But come January, we’ll have more leaders in Congress who will make this public health crisis a priority.

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    10 Dec 2018

    No jump shots. No ferns. No memes. Not this time. I’m going to give it to you straight: If you need health insurance for 2019, the deadline to get covered is December 15. Go to today and pass this on — you just might save a life.

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  20. Since my recovery began eight years ago, celebrating the holidays has taken on new meaning. While some things have changed, each year I make it a priority to reflect on what the year has brought my family and where I want to go next.

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  21. When I served in Congress, there wasn’t even a women’s restroom near the House floor. We’ve come a long way. Next year, for the first time in history, more than 100 women will serve in Congress. I’m so excited to see what they accomplish.

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